ASEAN Summit Issues Bold Gaza, Nuclear, Tariff Statements
The recent ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur brought major global issues to the forefront, with Malaysia leading efforts to reaffirm the bloc’s role...
Malaysia SST Price Hike Triggers Economic Ripple
Prices are expected to climb across Malaysia as the expanded SST (Sales and Services Tax), rising fuel costs, and increasing electricity tariffs take hold. From...
Thailand Stock Economy Faces Foreign Investor Exodus
Foreign investors are leaving the Thai stock market in large numbers. Since the start of 2025, they have sold over 78 billion baht worth of...
Singapore Employment Challenges for Today’s Fresh Graduates
Employment in Singapore is becoming a growing concern, particularly for fresh graduates. While the city-state maintains low overall unemployment figures, recent university and polytechnic graduates...
Malaysia Tax Increase Renews GST vs SST Debate
Malaysia will implement a broader Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework starting 1 July 2025, with new rates and wider coverage across key sectors. The...
Thailand Economy Struggles to Regain Momentum
Thailand’s economy is slowing. The World Bank has revised its 2025 growth forecast downward to just 1.8%. Weak global demand, slower tourism recovery, and declining...
Jetstar Asia to Close, Ending Regional Operations
Jetstar Asia, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier under the Jetstar Group, will permanently cease operations on 31 July 2025. The announcement follows a comprehensive internal review...
BYD Launches Electric Vehicle (EV) Plant in Cambodia Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has officially started construction on a US\$32 million EV assembly plant in Cambodia. This marks a major step in...
Foreigners Face Rising Crime Wave in Philippines
Criminal syndicates in the Philippines are increasingly targeting foreign nationals. Recent months have seen a spike in kidnappings and murders, particularly against wealthy foreigners and...
U Mobile Taps Chinese Investment for 5G Expansion Deal
Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp will lead investment into U Mobile’s deployment of Malaysia’s second 5G network. The announcement came on the same day Chinese...