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....
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...