South-east Asia

South-east Asia’s robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns

Spot premiums for bunker fuel in Singapore have eased back to pre-war levels

Neil Falconer, head of innovation banking, HSBC Singapore.
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Building for scale in South-east Asia’s new economy

Expanding a high-growth company globally involves hurdles like international payroll, FX risk, and treasury. Neil Falconer from HSBC has the three key pillars needed.

South-east Asia can produce strong exits, but expectations were arguably set too high, too soon, says the writer.

Is South-east Asia’s startup ecosystem stalling or simply maturing?

The region is not facing an exit drought. Here’s what is really happening

Changi Airport has now seen several European airlines add new direct flights to the city-state amid higher passenger demand.

S-E Asia tourism takes hit from Middle East crisis, but intra-regional travel could spell hope

As airlines shun the Gulf region, key airports in this area could also capture more transit traffic: analysts

South-east Asia’s artificial intelligence ecosystem is drawing investment and talent, with Singapore emerging as a key base for companies expanding across the region.
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South-east Asia outpaces global average in AI adoption as Singapore builds regional hub: survey

With 81 per cent of South-east Asian companies already piloting and scaling AI-powered projects, Singapore can become the centre of regional AI innovation

From left: Touchapon Kraisingkorn, chairman of Amity's AI Research and Application Center, Korawad Chearavanont, founder and executive chairman of Amity Group, and Keng Teik Koay, Amity's group co-CEO at an event announcing Amity's series D funding at The Okura Prestige Bangkok Hotel in Bangkok on Mar 25.

Thai AI startup Amity announces US$100 million Series D funding round, launches R&D centre in Singapore

It is the largest GenAI-focused capital-raising exercise in S-E Asia to date, says group

Malaysian stocks have been a clear beneficiary of the conflict as energy prices rise, with the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index largely supported by oil and gas counters.

Trump shelves military strike ultimatum on Iran, but not before South-east Asian markets hit the skids

Still, Malaysia and Singapore equities are hit the least since Middle East conflict erupted, defying regional gloom

Cathay Pacific's Boeing 777-300ER aircraft debuted a new Aria Suite business class in late 2024.
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Cathay Pacific counts on South-east Asia’s burgeoning middle class to drive next growth phase

The airline has prepared for increased passenger and cargo traffic by boosting its capacity and expanding its home base