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The South-east Asian nation, which is targeting sustained 10 per cent growth, is navigating rising fuel prices and tightened supplies from the Iran war, which has effectively halted shipping of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz.

Vietnam growth slows as rising energy costs feed uncertainty

[HANOI] Vietnam’s economic momentum slowed in the first quarter as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive up energy costs and disrupt global trade routes, complicating General Secretary To Lam’s...

CMAC's Ashley Seed says that airlines pulling back on flight schedules "puts huge pressure on the operational complexities of the market".

ComfortDelGro’s CMAC eyes Asia expansion as flight disruptions become more frequent

The UK-based company could now target new clients in Singapore and Australia

The once-disused horse stables at the Perak Turf Club in Malaysia have been repurposed into the Ipoh Stables Market, a nostalgic modern marketplace.
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Turning stables and schools into lifestyle hubs: Malaysia reimagines its old spaces

Rising construction costs and changing tastes are pushing developers to reinvent existing buildings

Bond traders have flocked to markets with stronger buffers against energy‑driven inflation shocks, including Malaysian sovereign bonds.
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Amid an emerging market bond sell-off, traders eye attractive Asean moves

Malaysia and Philippine debt could see inflows, but Iran conflict may keep credit conditions fragile

Philippines has been scrambling for oil supplies after Iran tightened its grip over traffic through the vital strait amid conflict in the Middle East.

Philippines says Iran assures safe Hormuz passage of its vessels

The guarantee ensures the safety of Filipino seafarers operating in the area and the nation’s energy sources

“If we remove the subsidies, inflation will increase, the cost of capital will increase,” Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said.

Indonesia commits to low fuel prices to defend growth, stability

Finance Minister Purbaya says the government will rely on a mix of fiscal measures to absorb the oil shocks

A man inspects debris at the site of a damaged building following an earthquake in Manado, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia, April 2, 2026.

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

Epicentre of the quake was roughly 580 km south of the Philippine coast

Malaysia is spending nearly US$1 billion a month on subsidy measures to keep retail pump prices low.

Malaysia orders civil servants to work from home to save energy as PM Anwar targets fuel price misinformation

Policy starts Apr 15, affecting staff at ministries, government agencies, and state-linked firms

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