ASEAN and Timor-Leste Unite in Triumph in 2025
Timor-Leste is joining ASEAN, an organization that once turned its back on its suffering. The symbolism is powerful. The same region that once stayed silent...
47th ASEAN Summit Brings Powerful Progress for Malaysia
ASEAN emerged stronger than ever after the 47th ASEAN Summit hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. The event marked a turning point for its influence,...
Global Uncertainty Leads to Gold Surge
Gold has become the standout asset in 2025 as global economic conditions deteriorate. Investors worldwide are fleeing riskier instruments and moving into the precious metal,...
ASEAN Business Complexity Index 2025
ASEAN business complexity in 2025: Indonesia struggles, Malaysia slips, Singapore trails Vietnam and Thailand What the index measures and how to read it TMF Group’s...
Anwar Fails ASEAN, Cambodia and Thailand
Anwar Ibrahim’s tenure as ASEAN chair was supposed to mark a new chapter for the regional bloc. The Malaysian Prime Minister promised bold reforms, moral...
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...
Trump Slaps ASEAN Tariff Over U.S. Trade Deficit
President Trump has introduced sweeping new tariffs on ASEAN countries. He claims these tariffs respond to unfair trade practices and large U.S. trade deficits. The...
Chinese F&B Brands Challenge Western Dominance in ASEAN
Chinese food and beverage brands are expanding aggressively in Southeast Asia. Companies like Mixue Group, Guming, and Chagee are challenging Western giants such as Starbucks...
ASEAN IPO Market Watch List
ASEAN’s IPO market is set for a strong comeback in 2025. Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines lead the region with major listings planned. Investors can...
Trump Wins: Implications for Southeast Asia Economy
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US election signals substantial changes ahead for Southeast Asia’s economy, particularly in trade, digital investment, and environmental cooperation. Trump’s...