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Malaysia raises 2026 growth outlook, sees war impact contained

The country’s central bank expects inflation to remain moderate between 1.5% and 2.5%

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Petronas Twin Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia June 15, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
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‘We’ve seen the worst-case scenario’: How Indonesia’s Cinema XXI navigated crisis and change

Caution, not aggression, defines how president director Suherman runs South-east Asia’s largest cinema operator by screen count

Suryo Suherman, presiden director of Indonesia Cinema XXI
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Asean airports, airlines face capacity test as Gulf conflict diverts passenger traffic

Changi and Suvarnabhumi absorb Europe-Asia passenger overflow, straining resources amid jet shortages

CMG20251110-LimMS01/林明顺/张俊, 张佳莹 /Media Conference on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy in Singapore【embargoed until 10 Nov (Mon), 5pm SGT) [CAAS Office, Changi Airport Terminal 2, Level 4, Sinjon Room (Access via Level 2 lift lobby (lift 11 and 12) next to Kenangan Coffee)]
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Malaysia tourism hit by fuel shock; tour prices may jump 50%

Cancellations, rising diesel costs and weak demand leave industry players facing mounting pressure

Visitors at the KL Tower. Industry observers report that inbound trip cancellations have surged to approximately 5,000 over the past month, amid growing regional concerns.
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Philippines’ businesses hoped to turn the corner in 2026 – then oil prices spiked overnight

Dire straits beckon as central bank holds unscheduled policy rate meeting amid fuel emergency

A woman walks past signage displayed at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas headquarters in Manila. Photographer: Veejay Villafranca/Bloomberg