Asia-Pacific
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
Three years on, Malaysia’s growth buys time for PM Anwar as reforms drag
The divergence is increasingly shaping how investors, policymakers and voters judge his stewardship
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
Lendlease sells major stakes in Malaysia’s The Exchange TRX to Valiram family for A$400 million
Completion of the deal is targeted for the second half of 2026
Can China’s ‘six little dragons’ slay their AI, robotics rivals from the US?
Deepseek and its Chinese peers have lower cost and national support on their side
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
Malaysia’s US trade deal: what it means for SMEs, exporters and manufacturers
Pact offers improved access for Malaysian exporters and makes US products more affordable for businesses, consumers
Baht soars to 3-year high against Singdollar – but can its strength persist?
Thai currency’s rise is fuelled by a soft US dollar, recent Fed easing and sharp acceleration in gold prices
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
Apac real assets show strength in 2025; NTT DC Reit anchors conviction of investors in data centres: report
This comes despite ongoing geopolitical and trade uncertainty weighing on business sentiment, says Aprea
