Full impact of Trump tariffs will take some time to play out: SM Lee
The US’ ‘opting out’ of the multilateral trading system it anchors will hurt world economy, he says
US raid in Venezuela is worrying for small countries: SM Lee
Washington is more willing to act unilaterally when it sees that its national interests require this, he says
Indonesia fiscal deficit soars to 2.9% of GDP, near legal limit
The deficit highlights rising fiscal strains for President Prabowo as he pushes growth plans amid slowing revenue
Thai gold traders plan US dollar-based trading to curb baht rally
The rally adds to economic shocks facing Thailand’s economy, as it erodes export competitiveness and hurts tourist spending
Indonesia sharpens axe on land clawback, raising stakes for regional palm oil giants
Potential fines may run into billions of dollars if disputed land is ultimately deemed illegal among investors’ concerns
Thai consumer confidence falls for the first time in four months in December: survey
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s consumer confidence index fell for the first time in four months in December, according to a university survey on Thursday.
Top contenders emerge as Thailand heads to polls next month
Political upheaval has become the norm over the last two decades
Malaysia’s Boost bets on MSMEs, not hype, in its race to unicorn status
It is eyeing a valuation target of ‘a couple of billion dollars’ within five years
Unilever to sell Indonesia tea business to Djarum Group for 1.5 trillion rupiah
The company will sell Sariwangi, one of the leading brands in the country’s tea-bag market
Amid low rates, UOB Asset Management launches dividend-focused ETF aiming to pay 6%
The new fund invests in ‘leading companies’ in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines
