Asean

Asean’s response to a fracturing world is to move towards more integration: DPM Gan

2026-07-31T14:39:38.000Z
Bursa Malaysia is revising its full-year IPO market capitalisation target to RM34 billion from RM28 billion, after a strong first half.

Bursa Malaysia raises IPO goals after strong first-half earnings

2026-07-30T09:29:04.000Z
From left: NUS’ Prof Yupana Wiwattanakantang; Daya Selaras’ Cynthia Handriani Wijaya; Eu Yan Sang’s Richard Eu and Richie Eu; and UOB Private Bank’s Angela Koh.

Passing on values comes into focus as Asean’s family businesses hand over the reins

2026-07-30T09:12:03.000Z
While most intra-Asean tariffs are already at zero or close to it, businesses still face customs delays and different national requirements.

Asean’s best defence against US tariff turmoil lies close to home

2026-07-30T04:00:00.000Z
The Vietnamese economy has long relied heavily on bank lending, straining commercial banks as they shoulder the bulk of the financing needed by companies and large infrastructure projects.

Vietnam seeks US$76 billion a year from capital markets to ease reliance on banks

2026-07-29T10:18:20.000Z
Donald Trump wields tariffs as both an economic and diplomatic tool, with goals ranging from raising government revenue to creating leverage at the negotiating table.

Trump’s revamped tariff wall is solidifying with new statutes

2026-07-29T07:01:56.000Z
For businesses in Asean and Asia, the more pressing question is the potential impact of Waico on their markets and their firms’ operations.

What the new World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization means for businesses in Asia

2026-07-29T02:30:00.000Z
Above: Formula 1 race day at Sepang International Circuit back in 2012. Malaysia’s return to the Formula 1 calendar in a one-off event gives the country a chance to shine as a destination for sports tourism, business events and international meetings.

Surprise F1 return sends Malaysia travel bookings soaring

2026-07-28T23:00:00.000Z
Japan’s monetary normalisation could gradually encourage some Japanese savings to return home after decades of overseas investment, influencing regional bond markets, funding costs and exchange rates.

Why Japan’s new fiscal era matters for advanced economies and Asean

2026-07-28T23:00:00.000Z
From left: Daniel Wiedmer, ADB’s director of infrastructure finance (private sector operations department); Khairussaleh Ramli of Maybank; Azmir Merican of Sime Darby Property; Tan Ai Chin of OCBC Malaysia; and Aarne Dimanlig, CGIF’s chief credit risk officer.

Malaysia’s Sime Darby Property launches US$640 million sukuk to fund data centres, logistics assets

2026-07-28T06:30:35.000Z