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Asean Intelligence 2026

Where is capital flowing to? What do companies see as the top risks and key bets? Get the insider view from our exclusive survey of business leaders and decision makers in Asean.

Asean Intelligence is The Business Times' flagship regional survey on outlook and opportunities in the region.

Report Highlights

Indonesia’s tighter commodity export control raises concerns over margin pressure for producers

The sharp reaction in commodity stocks reflects broader investor anxiety about potentially stronger state intervention.

Exports for key materials will go through a single-door system managed by a state-backed entity

Indonesia’s financial regulator says stock index reflects fundamentals after fall

Jakarta’s main stock index dropped more than 3 per cent on Tuesday.

The rupiah remained under pressure on Tuesday, hitting a record low of 17,730 a dollar

Malaysia unveils measures to help airlines hit by Iran war

 The rebate programme is effective from May to June.

The government has also allocated RM5 million for flight ticket rebates

Chasing Seoul’s ‘Han River miracle’: Inside Hanoi’s 736.9 trillion dong Red River bet

Artist's impression of the US$28 billion Red River Scenic Boulevard mega project.

The project serves as the centrepiece of a 100-year master plan to redesign the entire capital city of Vietnam

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