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Evan See

Evan See

JOURNALIST

emailevansee@sph.com.sg
US trade policy, particularly its trade war with China, remains fragile and a notable downside risk for the region’s trade.
OUTLOOK 2026

What will power South-east Asia in the coming year? 5 trends to watch in 2026

Trade and tariffs to remain critical, as foreign and domestic investments drive the region forward

None of the digital banks in Singapore, including GXS Bank, MariBank and Trust Bank, have become profitable yet.

Digital banks in South-east Asia face profit pressure as rates slump and credit risks rise

Preserving deposits and embedding products within ecosystems could prove vital, say market watchers

Amid the impact of US tariffs, global trade volume is expected to slow from 2.4 per cent in 2025 to just 0.5 per cent in 2026.

Asia's growth projected to slow in 2026, but tech run to continue: economists

High-value investments have surged in South-east Asia, but Chinese overcapacity continues to cast doubt, says ING report

A Grab-GoTo merger, along with a successful IPO for Superbank, could chart a clearer path towards profitability for the GoTo-backed lender.

Grab-GoTo merger could be ‘colossal’ for Indonesia’s fintech hopefuls, say analysts

Merging the superapp giants could change not only the face of South-east Asia’s ride-hailing market, but also its digital lending space

Since taking over from his father in the mid-2000s, Active Group president and chief executive officer Antonio Turalba Jr has sought to maintain the legacy his parents built in the company’s quest for value.
BEHIND THE NAME

Philippines’ Active Group builds its name on quality, not quantity

For more than 50 years, the developer has thrived by staying true to its vision

People hold placards during a protest denouncing what they call corruption linked to flood control projects, in Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines, September 21, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David

Three quarters in, domestic disquiet could prove costly for S-E Asia’s growth drivers

Front-loading begins to cool, while political turnovers and corruption scandals rattle confidence

As S-E Asia’s EV plans accelerate, consumer realities pose a bumpy road

As S-E Asia’s EV plans accelerate, consumer realities pose a bumpy road

Governments across South-east Asia have set ambitious EV targets.

Stamford Land said its in-house design team would be focused on ongoing upgrade works across several of its Australia-based hotels, including Stamford Plaza Melbourne.

Stamford Land H1 profit rises 4.1% to S$15.8 million on higher hotel room rates

Its revenue inches up 1.8% to S$71.3 million

The Hour Glass announces an interim dividend of S$0.02 per share, payable on Dec 8.

The Hour Glass posts 23.2% rise in profit for H1 FY2026 to S$75.7 million

The luxury watch retailer’s revenue climbs 13.9% to S$615.4 million

As the drive to modernise global finance accelerates, banks and regulators in the region are being pushed to rethink how money moves across borders.
BRUNCH

Stablecoins are challenging Asia’s financial order

The rise of currency-backed digital tokens is putting pressure on institutions to rethink their financial plumbing

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