South-east Asia has weathered tariff uncertainty, but needs to integrate to prepare against future shocks: analysts
One issue raised at a seminar was the low utilisation rate of free trade agreements
As great powers hedge their bets, Asean needs pragmatism and integration to drive growth: ADB
Digitalisation is a key focus for the bloc, but more consensus is needed, say economists
Thai Airways eyes 5% revenue growth as it adds jets, expands in Asia
The state-controlled carrier posts a full-year net income of 30.9 billion baht in 2025
Indonesia’s land crackdown dents Genting Plantations’ profits
The earnings adds to a list of public disclosures on the effects of a crackdown on resource companies in Indonesia
Maybank posts higher Q4 earnings despite revenue decline
Singapore’s operations stay resilient while Indonesia posts a sharp earnings rebound
After a year, Indonesia’s Danantara under pressure to prove governance and returns
As the sovereign investment vehicle enters its second year, analysts expect greater focus on performance metrics
Moody’s says Vietnam’s deficit to increase amid infrastructure splurge
Public debt is expected to go up but will remain lower than other countries
Blending developed and emerging-market assets draws more private capital to South-east Asia’s energy transition
This is what Clifford Capital has found after seven years of issuing infrastructure asset-backed securities
New tax proposal takes aim at Thailand’s salty food obsession
Salt is deeply embedded in Thai cuisine, which emphasises a balance of salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavours
Malaysia bets on durian trails, wildlife to extend tourism boom
The ringgit has risen about 18% against the dollar since the start of 2024, outperforming its Asian peers
