MAS Tackles Singapore Bankruptcy, Debt, Loan Crisis
MAS says bankruptcy cases in Singapore saw significant numbers in the first half of 2024, with slightly over 40% of bankruptcy orders attributed to business...
ASEAN Summit in Laos Spurs Regional Development
The recently concluded 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Laos, marked a significant milestone for the Southeast Asian bloc. With key discussions on regional...
Lao Tourism Eyes Growth Through Innovation
Lao tourism is on the cusp of significant growth under the leadership of Inthy Danesavanh, the new President of the Lao Tourism Association. Inthy is...
Bank of Thailand (BOT) Pressured to Lower Interest Rate
Thailand’s interest rates are at the center of a critical debate as the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) weigh the potential...
Vietnam Pushes Forward with $67 Billion High-Speed Rail Project
Vietnam government has approved the plans for a USD $67 billion High-Speed Rail (HSR) project. The ambitious plan is to construct a 1,541 km high-speed...
Indonesia’s Travel Tourism Visitors Surge, But Recovery Lags
Indonesia’s tourism industry continues to rebound, with international arrivals surpassing 9 million by August 2024. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), 9.1 million foreign...
Cambodia Tourism Sees Surge in Tourist Visitors 2024
Cambodia experienced a significant surge in tourist arrivals during the first eight months of 2024, with nearly 4.3 million international visitors entering the country. This...
Indonesia Airport Expansion Boosts Air Transport Infrastructure
Airport infrastructure in Indonesia has experienced significant growth under President Joko Widodo’s administration. Increased air connectivity will unlock new economic potential across the archipelago. Economist...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Brings Starlink to Vietnam
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in Vietnam, recognizing the country's strong potential for satellite internet expansion through its Starlink service....
Malaysian Loan Application Fraud: Income Exaggeration Common
A new survey by FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) reveals concerning attitudes toward loan application fraud in Malaysia. More than half of Malaysians believe it is...