Asean Business

Will the Philippines hit the brakes on a deregulated oil industry amid fuel pain?

With domestic pump prices continuing to rise, calls for state intervention are growing

A proposal to cut payments is the clearest sign yet of how Hanoi may resolve a long-running dispute over its feed-in tariff regime.

Vietnam proposes steep cuts to clean-energy payouts in protracted US$13 billion dispute

EVN’s proposal for 173 projects could force some investors to repay past incentives

Singapore-based French steakhouse Les Bouchons has expanded to Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur.

As Singapore squeezes, Malaysia tempts F&B operators across the Causeway

Restaurant groups are looking to Malaysia for cheaper space and a longer runway, but operators say lower costs do not make it any easier to crack

The Saigon Marina International Financial Centre (IFC) Tower is billed as the first anchor project in Vietnam's IFC zone.
INSIDE ASEAN

Beyond manufacturing: Vietnam’s ‘Doi Moi 2.0’ opens up new investment options and challenges

Businesses in the country are adopting a ‘move-and-adjust strategy’ amid fluid global developments

The fourth Amity Circle retreat was hosted by Temasek Foundation from Apr 8 to 10 in Hanoi.

Middle East-linked energy supply shocks put Asean Power Grid back in focus

Geopolitical tensions, subsea cable networks are reshaping region’s energy security, integration

Indonesia and Timor Leste are likely to witness strong consumption in 2026, while Myanmar's disaster reconstruction could support a rebound in domestic activity.

Domestic demand could support South-east Asia growth if Middle East conflict stabilises early: ADB

The energy shock is unlikely to crush longer-term growth ambitions, say economists

The upgrade is seen as a structural milestone that could unlock gradual inflows from global passive and active funds into Vietnam's equity market.

Vietnam’s FTSE upgrade locked in for September after market reforms

Global broker access and non-prefunding improvements have aligned the country’s market with global standards

(From left) Tran Thanh Man has been re-elected as chairman of the National Assembly; To Lam has been elected state president; Le Minh Hung has been appointed prime minister; Tran Cam Tu is the standing member of the Party’s Secretariat.

Vietnam formalises new state leadership, redefining ‘four pillars’ power balance

A reshaped structure is emerging in the country as To Lam consolidates top two posts

Bond traders have flocked to markets with stronger buffers against energy‑driven inflation shocks, including Malaysian sovereign bonds.
ASEAN BUSINESS

Amid an emerging market bond sell-off, traders eye attractive Asean moves

Malaysia and Philippine debt could see inflows, but Iran conflict may keep credit conditions fragile

Singapore’s position as a transhipment and logistics hub may come under strain, with stricter rules likely to raise compliance costs and divert trade flows.

One year of Trump tariffs: What has changed and what’s next for South-east Asia?

The levies are reshaping supply chains and driving structural shifts, but the full impact is still to come