Regional Perspectives
Sustainability is key amid Asean reopening
Alignment with climate goals yield growth opportunities
Demographics, post-Covid rebound to keep Asean region stable in uncertain times: panellists
FEARS of a potential global recession may be setting in even as central banks raise interest rates to rein in inflation. But South-east Asia is expected to be relatively shielded from such concerns, t...
Asean set to play key role in global solar supply chain
AS THE world hurtles towards a transition to renewable energy, South-east Asia is emerging as one of the fastest growing solar energy markets.
Asean region critical to tackling food security, but countries must deal with multiple risks
RISING food inflation and food security threats have cast a spotlight on food producers in South-east Asia, creating opportunities for companies in the region. But climate change also poses a risk to ...
Islamic banking to continue seeing growth in South-east Asia
DEMAND for Islamic banking is on an upward trend globally, particularly in South-east Asia – one of the largest markets for Islamic financial services – amid a global increase in awareness of environm...
South-east Asia’s nascent electric vehicle ecosystem presents investment opportunities and challenges
The region is helping EV players to diversify production base and supply chain with each nation playing to its own strengths.
Using Singapore as a stepping stone to Asean
POTENTIAL customers are usually reassured when they learn that textile manufacturer Ramatex’s headquarters are based in Singapore.