Economy

ESG on the rise in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), until recently more prominent in Europe and the US, is gaining ground in Southeast Asia…

2 months ago

Thai gov’t EV subsidies spark price war

Thailand's automotive industry, the nation's fourth-largest sector, contributes around 11% to the nation's GDP and employs over 750,000 workers. However,…

2 months ago

Malaysia, Thailand become BRICS partners

Malaysia and Thailand became partner countries of the BRICS group on 1 January and will participate in BRICS mechanisms along…

2 months ago

Singapore diversfies amid US-China standdoff

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore has long navigated a pragmatic foreign policy, balancing its reliance on US military cooperation with deep…

2 months ago

Johor-Singapore SEZ to create 20,000 jobs

Singaporean Trade and Industry Minister Alvin Tan said companies can use the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a manufacturing…

2 months ago

After Thailand implements global minimum corporate tax, Trump pulls plug

Thailand confirmed its adoption of the global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% on January 1, 2025, aligning with the Paris-based Organisation for…

2 months ago

Malaysia’s political landscape in 2025

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim underlined his country's plans to build trade relationships with China, Russia, and Brazil, at a…

2 months ago

Turkish PM vows to double trade with Malaysia

Turkey plans to double its annual trade with Malaysia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Putrajaya, on 10 February,…

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