Asean Business
Transition finance in South-east Asia expected to grow in 2026, say market watchers
Sustainable finance proceeds raised in the region still flat in 2025
Carsome charges into EV resale market as electric cars gain traction in South-east Asia
With EV depreciation outpacing that of conventional cars, the e-commerce platform wants to plug the gaps for its next growth play
South-east Asia’s governments put AI to work in tourism
The region’s governments are using AI to upgrade visitors’ travel experience, not just to bump up the numbers
How digital assets are shaping the future of treasury
Digital infrastructure is impacting both financial processes and the way businesses operate
Ho Chi Minh City unveils twin US$1 billion digital-asset, AI data-centre pacts
The authorities also pledge to provide support for large-scale data centres tied to a creativity-innovation-technology complex
Indonesia launches open digital network to boost digital economy, empower MSMEs
Network is being developed with partners such as Google
Vietnam sugar giant AgriS leverages Australian agronomy expertise to advance agritech across Asean
The deal with Queensland-based Farmacist aims to commercialise high-tech agricultural solutions at scale
Damage done: Vietnam’s food-safety push creates bitter aftertaste for businesses despite U-turn
The new inspection rules, now suspended for 70 days, are jamming border crossings, disrupting supply chains and could push near-term prices up
Vietnam-Singapore partnership seen as catalyst for scaling sustainable innovation
Singapore-backed initiatives such as UniVentures strengthen bilateral ties by preparing Vietnamese startups for regional expansion
Bursa Malaysia pivots to larger IPOs as it plays down MSCI-related risks
The exchange’s Q4 net profit is down 11.7% at RM60.8 million amid muted market sentiment
