Asean Business
Slowing trade in 2026 could crimp Asia’s growth momentum, but expect tech run to continue, say economists
High-value investments have surged in South-east Asia, but Chinese overcapacity continues to cast doubt, says ING report
Vietnam’s condiment king Masan Consumer wants to spice things up in South-east Asia, China
The maker of household brands such as Chinsu, Nam Ngu and Omachi aims to double global revenue share in three years
Most countries avoided ‘protectionist virus’ this year, but US could be ‘epicentre of downside risks’ in 2026: DBS
The bank’s chief economist says to watch for more ‘DeepSeek moments’ from China and high levels of FDI in Asean next year
LAC Med set to list on Bursa with an AI healthcare play across Malaysia and Indonesia
Group’s proposed listing will serve as a springboard to accelerate regional expansion, with Indonesia as the sole overseas focus for now
South-east Asia’s ESG bond proceeds rebound with 73% jump in Q3 2025
Issuance of environmental, social and governance loans rise 33.3% to US$14.8 billion over the same period
Malaysia’s retail pharmacy boom draws billion-ringgit bets as IPO pipeline builds
The catalyst – news that BIG Caring Group is weighing a blockbuster listing in Bursa Malaysia next year
Ringgit boleh, rupiah frays: Divergent Asean currencies to hold steady in 2026 amid greenback blues
Renminbi remains anchor for South-east Asian currencies
‘We survived to 100’: Ho Kwon Ping on Banyan Group’s homecoming with Mandai resort
It is looking at potential conversions under its Dhawa brand in Singapore and acquisitions of small management companies
Credit boom, rule shifts fire up Vietnam banks’ capital-raising sprint
High system leverage, however, may leave them vulnerable to economic shocks, say analysts
Making cross-border data flow easier for Asean businesses
The ability to move personal data safely across countries is critical to how seamlessly economies connect
