Asean Business
Vingroup’s rail retreat sparks VN-Index rout, exposes strain in Vietnam’s mega-project push
The move raises concerns about private-sector limits, after recent exits by other private developers
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
Vietnam puts 1,200-hectare, two-city International Financial Centre into operation
Hanoi introduces sweeping frameworks that include Common Law elements, 10-year residency for foreign experts, and 30-year tax incentives
Malaysia equities in 2026: Five themes to watch, from infrastructure to IPOs
Analysts say the year ahead could mark a turning point after a subdued 2025
Capital allocation in Asia remains the same despite EDP Renewables exiting several markets
The renewables energy company says it will invest up to US$2 billion in the region by 2030
New airports, high-speed rails, Olympic complex: Vietnam shifts into top gear
The once-in-a-decade fiscal splurge for infrastructure build-out is a key driver for the country’s 10% growth goal
Could Jakarta’s moving goalposts corrode investor faith in nickel?
The Indonesian government’s big push for downstreaming is delivering results, but it comes with trade-offs
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
Sony Music deepens Vietnam push with 49% voting stake in YeaH1 subsidiary
The deal builds on YeaH1’s hit local TV shows that have helped usher in a new era for Vietnamese pop culture
Vietnam switches on first LNG-fired power plants, plans 20 more by 2035
Early liquefied natural gas imports have come from Indonesia, Malaysia, Qatar and Russia, with growing interest in US supplies