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Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi (third from left) hugging caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the coalition takes early lead in the Johor state election.
Asean Business

BN extends control over Johor with ‘extraordinary’ victory. Will general election await next?

Headline inflation slowed to 2.42% in June, remaining within the central bank’s 1% to 3% target range and below expectations.
Asean Business

Thai inflation likely below 2.8% for 2026, policy to remain accommodative: central bank chief

As at 11 am, the turnout was 26.4%, up from 21.3% at the same hour in 2022. 
International

Signs of higher voter turnout in Johor state polls than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?

Total retail sales of goods and consumer services in Vietnam surged 12.9% year on year in the first six months of 2026.
Asean Business

Consumer spending can be an important pillar for Vietnam in hunt for double-digit growth

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ focus is now on the indirect, lagged effects of the initial oil price hike after the US-Iran conflict began in February, says an analyst.
Asean Business

South-east Asia’s central banks now face questions beyond oil shocks – peace deal or not

Central banksBank Indonesia
Iran war uncertainties and lower commodity production may affect the outlook, but government policies should support household spending, the central bank said.
Asean Business

Malaysia’s central bank holds rate for sixth straight meeting amid steady growth

Interest ratesMalaysia economy
Following this, the decree will be submitted to parliament for approval. It is likely to pass as Anutin commands a large majority after February’s election.
Asean Business

Thai court clears US$12 billion crisis loan in win for Anutin

ThailandAnutin Charnvirakul
Nestle has operated in Thailand for more than 130 years, the company said.
Asean Business

Thailand approves 23 billion baht investment by Nestle for smart factory, distribution plant

NestleForeign investment
PNJ’s high-end luxury brand, CAO Fine Jewellery, with its focus on craftsmanship and design, could play a role in the company’s push to export.
Asean Business

Vietnam’s top jeweller PNJ looks abroad as it deals with diamond, gold smuggling scandal at home

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As at 11 am, the turnout was 26.4%, up from 21.3% at the same hour in 2022. 
International

Signs of higher voter turnout in Johor state polls than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?

Johor BahruMalaysia politics
Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte has reportedly acknowledged the “massive build-up” of China’s military and noted that it “will have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030”.
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

Nato looks East amid squabbles in the West

NatoDiplomacy
Total retail sales of goods and consumer services in Vietnam surged 12.9% year on year in the first six months of 2026.
Asean Business

Consumer spending can be an important pillar for Vietnam in hunt for double-digit growth

VietnamAsean
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ focus is now on the indirect, lagged effects of the initial oil price hike after the US-Iran conflict began in February, says an analyst.
Asean Business

South-east Asia’s central banks now face questions beyond oil shocks – peace deal or not

Central banksBank Indonesia
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