Politics that matters to business
Malaysia’s stability dividend faces its next test as state elections loom
The polls will ask: Can PH and BN remain partners in Putrajaya while competing at state level?
Growth and stability in the storm: steering Asean economies together
South-east Asia is shifting from the politics of expansion to questions of allocation
Singapore’s resilience and ‘unnatural resourcefulness’ amid global shocks
The nation’s ‘resources’, built through infrastructure, markets and trusted relationships, may prove critical in times of disruption
The cost of conflict: Asia’s energy risk
The Iran crisis threatens the Straits of Hormuz, risking higher oil prices and Asian stagflation. The immediate market volatility, subsidy issues, and Asia's potential for energy resilience via divers...
The fog of the Iran war
For Asian businesses, the sharp pain from higher energy prices cannot be avoided, but scarring and worse trauma can be prevented
Moving Thailand forward: Between stability and reform
After 3 prime ministers and past incidents of street protests and violence, the economy – stuck at a 1-2% growth rate – seems to be on the rebound
New initiatives for a ‘minus-two’ world
The mindset to take initiative and forge new paths with rules for cooperation is part of Singapore’s DNA
A long year that is not over
Growth has been resilient and fundamentals remain positive, but problems have grown
Asean in a ‘Minus One’ world
When America First means the US chooses when to show up, the region must find its way to live and prosper
Not insular politics but glocal
The global turmoil and connections to local and national issues in Singapore are standout factors that made a difference in the general elections
