Malaysia’s BNPL Growth Sparks Credit and Debt Concerns
Malaysia’s Parliament tabled the Consumer Credit Bill (CCB) on March 4, 2025. This long-overdue legislation aims to bring buy now, pay later (BNPL) services under...
FAT Faces Financial Crisis in Thailand Football
The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) is facing a 360 million baht debt crisis. This financial mess stems from years of legal battles, failed commercial...
Circles.Life Eyes Telecom Sale Amid Global Digital Network Shift
Circles Global, the Singapore-based technology company behind Circles.Life, plans to sell its consumer telecom brand. The company has already appointed financial advisers and begun engaging...
Thai Government Loses Investor Confidence in Market
Thailand’s bold promises of economic revival now ring hollow as the country’s stock market continues to slide. The current administration, once full of confidence and...
Malaysia Airlines’ MAG Orders 30 Boeing Aircraft Deal
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has confirmed a firm order for 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, signalling a...
Singapore and Thailand Strengthen Trade, Business Ties
Singapore and Thailand deepened their economic trade partnership by signing five Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). The agreements occurred during the 7th Singapore-Thailand Enhanced Economic Relationship...
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...
Malaysia Data Centre Industry Boom Sustainable?
Malaysia is rapidly expanding its data center industry, positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing data center hub. Johor is leading the charge, attracting multi-billion-dollar investments...
Thai E-Commerce Platform Market Challenges for Local Sellers
Thailand’s e-commerce market has seen exponential growth, driven by high internet penetration, smartphone adoption, and shifting consumer behaviors. As of early 2024, Thailand had over...
Malaysia Airlines Back In The Red Again
Malaysia Airlines faces major operational challenges. Its fiscal setbacks worry management. MAG Group Managing Director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail spoke with local media. He explained...