Asia-Pacific

Tactics to dump coal are failing in Asia as energy demand booms

The region has struggled to wean itself off a fossil fuel that remains a cost-competitive source of stable power thanks to its abundance

Amid the impact of US tariffs, global trade volume is expected to slow from 2.4 per cent in 2025 to just 0.5 per cent in 2026.

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

Early FY2026 estimates for Asian technology companies, excluding Japan, point to earnings growth in the mid-20% range, says Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist at DBS’ chief investment office.

Asia still ‘under-invested’ despite improving profits, attractive valuations: DBS

Stronger income, growth and valuations point to ‘clear and present’ opportunities in Asia, says senior investment strategist

LAC Med chief executive officer Liew Yoon Poh says: "Indonesia is compelling simply by sheer size, supported by its national health insurance scheme."

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

Macro trends such as the ageing population and rising incomes will boost pharmaceutical spending.

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

Asia-Pacific borrowers increased euro-denominated issuance to a record 23% of the total across both currencies this year, up six percentage points from 2024.

US loses financing edge as Asia borrows in euros

The boom is being driven by lower funding costs

State-owned commercial banks, which hold the largest market share and play a critical role in funding large public projects, face greater pressure to raise capital, say analysts.

Credit boom, rule shifts fire up Vietnam banks’ capital-raising sprint

High system leverage, however, may leave them vulnerable to economic shocks, say analysts

Singapore has 55 billionaires, with six new additions in 2025, according to UBS’ Billionaire Ambitions Report.

Wealth of Singapore billionaires soars 66% to third-highest in Apac at US$258.8 billion

Apac billionaires include the Zhang brothers behind Mixue; Tron blockchain’s Justin Sun

In Indonesia, the storm has killed at least 700 people and triggered flooding and landslides in Sumatra, a major producer of coal, coffee and palm oil.

Deadly floods’ US$20 billion toll shows Asia’s rising climate risk

Countries in South-east Asia consistently rank among the most at risk