Tariffs Slashed: US Massively Cuts Indonesia Rate to 19%
The newly announced framework on tariffs between the United States and Indonesia marks a significant shift in bilateral economic policy. Under the agreement, the US...
SIA and MAS Announce Huge Tie-Up Pending Malaysian Authorities Approval
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have announced a formalized tie-up that will see both carriers enhance their cooperation in the near future. The...
Thailand Elections: Strong Alcohol Sales Ban Over the Next 2 Weekends
Thailand is preparing for two consecutive dry weekends as authorities enforce a nationwide alcohol sales ban Thailand regulation linked to the upcoming general election. The...
Singapore Property Brief: Cooling Rents, Softer Momentum
Singapore property is sending clearer signals that the post-pandemic surge is easing into a more normal cycle. Prices are still rising, but the pace is...
RON95 Petrol Malaysia: Big Moves to Tighten Enforcement on Foreign Vehicles
Malaysia is preparing to tighten long-standing rules governing the sale of subsidised RON95 petrol Malaysia to foreign-registered vehicles, a move that will materially change how...
Indian Banks Big Boosts into Southeast Asia with Malaysia and Indonesia Expansion
India’s state-owned Indian Bank is taking a cautious but symbolically important step abroad, announcing plans to open full branches in Malaysia and Indonesia, alongside a...
Malaysia’s Massive Employment Pass Reset Signals a New Talent Era
From 1 June 2026, Malaysia’s revised Employment Pass framework marks one of the most consequential labour policy shifts in over a decade. The government has...
KKV Opens Massive Flagship Store in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Lifestyle retail brand KKV has officially opened a flagship store in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asian expansion. The...
Popular Jeweler Chow Tai Fook Opens Flagship Store In Thailand
The opening of a new Chow Tai Fook flagship store in Bangkok marks a significant step in the brand’s Southeast Asia strategy. While this is...
Alliance Bank taps rising SME digitalisation with new Biz-Xpress debit card
As Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SME) push deeper into digitalisation, payments are emerging as both an enabler and a bottleneck. Cross-border trade, online sales...