Thai PM Anutin Faces Brutal Politics and Economy
Anutin Charnvirakul has been sworn in as the country’s third prime minister in just over two years, taking office in September 2025. His rise followed...
1MDB The Infamous Scandal That Won’t Die
1MDB, or 1Malaysia Development Berhad, is more than ten years old as a scandal, yet it refuses to fade. It toppled Najib Razak’s government, dragged...
URA, Kampung Baru and Controversial Bias
The URA or Urban Renewal Act is a new law that Malaysia is planning to role out. It is a framework for redeveloping old and...
Sri Mulyani’s Startling Exit and Amazing Legacy
The removal of Sri Mulyani Indrawati from her post as Indonesia’s finance minister in September 2025 marked the end of one of the most influential...
Transforming SGX Into Global Powerhouse
The Singapore Exchange, or SGX, operates on a very different model from the United States. In Singapore, investors own their shares directly through the Central...
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...
Shinawatra Dynasty Chaos Deepens Thailand’s Economic Woes
Thailand is once again facing political upheaval after the ousting of its prime minister, a move that has shaken both investors and citizens. The abrupt...
Indonesia Protest Sparks Prabowo U-Turn
Indonesia has once again become a stage for loud public dissent—but this time, protests are already yielding results. Amid mass demonstrations and deadly riots triggered...
Singapore Hawker Culture Controversy
Singapore’s hawker culture, from our beloved carrot cake to nasi lemak, is more than just food. Recognized by UNESCO, it reflects our multicultural roots and...
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...