Asean
Vietnam’s Viettel to develop AI smartphone, makes foray into 6G device development
It has joined an alliance led by Qualcomm to speed up global deployment of the AI-native cellular network technology from 2029
Iran oil shock could shave Asia’s growth – with Asean among the most exposed to risk
But fallout will be unevenly distributed, says BMI; Goldman Sachs predicts 0.5-percentage-point hit
Can Thaco’s in-house car brand jump-start sliding assembly sales?
One of Vietnam’s richest men is preparing for his boldest move yet, which can reshape the country’s auto space
Southern Alliance Mining shifts focus to rare earths to offset iron-ore volatility
The fundamentals of rare-earth mining are positive because the market demand is structural and long term, says SAM’s group COO
Malaysia’s national pension fund declares 6.15% dividend, slightly below 2024 peak
The total payout of RM79.6 billion is still higher than a year earlier
Budget 2026: Vivian Balakrishnan says agency, partnerships are key amid ‘a geostrategic tectonic plate rupture’
Singapore’s strength lies in its domestic unity, economic relevance and ability to defend itself
Next gen steers Vietnam’s US$1 billion sugar empire to go global – starting with three-person Singapore office
Chairwoman Dang Huynh Uc My is determined that sugar alone will not define AgriS’ future
As great powers hedge their bets, Asean needs pragmatism and integration to drive growth: ADB
Digitalisation is a key focus for the bloc, but more consensus is needed, say economists
Maybank posts higher Q4 earnings despite revenue decline
Singapore’s operations stay resilient while Indonesia posts a sharp earnings rebound
Despite legal woes, Trump’s tariffs remain a challenge for South-east Asia
The Supreme Court’s tariff decision introduces new uncertainties, but does not reverse America’s protectionist trend
