Trump policies could cast shadow over Indonesia, Asia
US President-elect Trump would likely turn the US into a more isolationist country, and Southeast Asian countries could see decreased engagement, foreign aid and foreign direct…
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As higher US tariffs loom, Southeast Asia could struggle to compete with flood of cheap Chinese goods
While this may be good news for consumers, it means that the region’s own exports will become far less competitive, affecting economic growth and jobs.
Tech giants chart ASEAN’s AI future, call for regional collaboration
Industry leaders from True Corporation, Google Cloud, and AIS have outlined an ambitious vision for AI and data centres in Southeast Asia, emphasising the need for regional…
Criminal networks in Southeast Asia flourish in Telegram’s ‘underground markets’, UN says
Southeast Asia has emerged as a major hub for a multibillion-dollar industry that targets victims across the world with fraudulent schemes. Many are Chinese syndicates that…
More family offices putting cash in risk assets, with shift to equities strongest in Asia
Relations between the US and China were a top concern for Asia-Pacific family offices. This was followed by expensive markets, inflation, interest rates and stability of the…
As climate threat grows, Southeast Asians focus on inflation, food security: ISEAS survey
Despite the growing toll from extreme weather, findings show that many in the region are more focused on bread-and-butter concerns.
Saving Southeast Asia’s trees requires action to address climate change and deforestation: Study
The trees across all forest types in the region – mountainous and coastal forests, mangroves and tropical lowland rainforests – are projected to suffer severe losses by 2090…
Southeast Asia’s super rich worry more about succession disputes than other regions: Poll
A survey of 129 high net worth advisers between early April and mid-May found that 41 per cent said their clients in the region are most worried about family disputes. This is…
Polish Foreign Minister brings Ukraine rallying cry to Southeast Asia
UN member states had voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. However, deepening the support for Ukraine has proven a tougher sell outside of Europe and…
Malaysia is the best Southeast Asian country for startups, 10th in the world: Study
The country claimed the 10th spot globally in the analysis of 52 countries by Business Name Generator.