Vietnam Mega Trade Surplus Faces Market, Trump Challenges
Vietnam recorded a significant trade surplus of $24.31 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, showcasing its robust export growth. Exports reached $369.93 billion,...
Anwar Government in Malaysia: Reform Promises Broken
Two years into Anwar Ibrahim’s tenure as Malaysia’s Prime Minister, his government is increasingly under fire for failing to deliver on its promises of reform,...
Duterte, Marcos Clash: President Assassination Plot
The political landscape in the Philippines has erupted with a scandal involving Vice President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On Monday (Nov 25),...
Thailand Economic Growth: Thaksin Vision on Tax Investment
Thailand is positioning itself as a prime investment hub in Southeast Asia, leveraging a combination of political stability, economic reforms, and strategic initiatives. Former Prime...
Indonesia Debt Challenges Under Prabowo Leadership
Indonesia faces significant debt challenges as President-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) carry $186 billion in debt. This is a legacy...
The Climbs and Drops of the Malaysian Ringgit Rollercoaster
The Malaysian ringgit has faced significant turbulence in recent months, characterized by rapid gains followed by a dramatic decline. In Q3 2024, the ringgit surged...
PMX’s Malaysia 2025 Budget Boosts Bumiputera Business Policy
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has taken a surprising turn in his stance on Bumiputera policies with the tabling of the 2025 Malaysia Budget. Anwar previously...
MAS Tackles Singapore Bankruptcy, Debt, Loan Crisis
MAS says bankruptcy cases in Singapore saw significant numbers in the first half of 2024, with slightly over 40% of bankruptcy orders attributed to business...
ASEAN Summit in Laos Spurs Regional Development
The recently concluded 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Laos, marked a significant milestone for the Southeast Asian bloc. With key discussions on regional...
Financial Hub Singapore Tied to Bangladesh Corruption, Money Laundering
The fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh has triggered fresh investigations into the vast fortunes of business elites with close political ties, including Saiful...