A Chinese actor’s kidnapping reignites fears over travelling to Southeast Asia, and renews concerns over scam centers run by criminal gangs
Users on Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu asked if it was safe to travel to Thailand while a Hong Kong singer-actor ...
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Southeast Asian elites resist a China-led regional order
The survey shows that regional elites prefer ASEAN to lead Southeast Asia over China or the United States. Most respondents ...
Vietnam’s Techcombank reports a 20% jump in profits as CEO predicts bumper growth for Southeast Asia’s new manufacturing hub
One of Vietnam’s largest banks reported surging profits last year, as the Southeast Asian economy turned a corner from the ...
Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...
Knocking opportunities from Southeast Asia amid geopolitical realignments
The escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China have triggered a strategic recalibration of supply chains. As ...
Hong Kong sends team to rescue another victim of Southeast Asia scam farm
Hong Kong’s security authorities have dispatched another team of officials to assist a local man who was said to be trapped ...
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Carbon offsets abuse most common form of greenwashing in Southeast Asia; Malaysia is a false claims hotspot: NGO tracker
Malaysia environmental watchdog RimbaWatch has launched the Zero Greenwashing Alliance Guidelines and Database to track cases ...
Yangon Zoo, South-East Asia's oldest, marks its 119th anniversary
South-East Asia's oldest zoo, the Yangon Zoo, is set to celebrate its 119th anniversary this week, amidst the challenges ...
Asian Economies Can Sustain Growth in 2025 But Tariffs Threaten Balance
A World Bank report last week highlighted that risks to the regional outlook remain tilted to the downside, primarily due to global policy shifts and trade policies in particular. It projected growth ...
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Azbil Wins Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Southeast Asia Company of the Year Award
Frost & Sullivan, a global growth strategy consulting firm, presents Azbil with this award for demonstrating excellence in ...
Coller Capital expands in South-east Asia private equity secondary market with Singapore office
The move extends the company’s commitment to the region as demand from institutional and private wealth investors rise. Read ...
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Southeast Asian foreign ministers met this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over ...