Is the Gojek vs Grab Battle in Indonesia Driving Scandal, Turmoil and Losses?
Gojek is under intense scrutiny after its co-founder, Nadiem Makarim, was arrested in a corruption probe tied to government procurement contracts. The case has badly...
Urgent CBTS Review Needed for Safer SG–JB Taxis
The issue. Singapore has kept its ban on cross-border ride-hailing between Singapore and Johor Bahru. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) says the reciprocal cross border...
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...
FGV & 1MDB: Malaysia’s Incredible Boardroom Governance Failures
FGV: from blockbuster listing to exit FGV began its public life in 2012 with global fanfare. The palm oil group raised about US$3.3 billion in...
Singapore CapitaLand, Astaka Johor Property Partnership Heaven?
Johor property takes center stage as CapitaLand Investment partners Astaka Holdings on a RM1.2 billion mixed-use development in Johor Bahru, with CapitaLand advising on retail...
Subic Bay Problem: Defense or Commercial?
Subic sits at the center of Manila’s latest security calculus. The government is courting a larger U.S. defense presence. Officials highlight Subic’s deep-water port and...
Malaysia FDI Plunges Drastically in Q2
Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows tumbled a staggering 90 percent in the second quarter of 2025, dropping to just RM 1.6 billion from RM...
AirAsia Raises $1 Billion Capital
A Bold Recovery Plan AirAsia is raising up to $1 billion in capital as part of a major recovery and growth strategy. The move comes...
Jaguar Sales Plunge Amid Bold Reset
Jaguar is experiencing one of the steepest sales plunges in its modern history. The iconic British marque, long known for luxury sedans and sporty performance...
Aura Farming, Pacu Jalur and Marketing Power
The Rise of Aura Farming Aura farming is the viral trend of performing exaggerated charisma and personal presence, often through confident poses or expressive movements....