Asean agrees on guidelines for quicker subsea cable fixes
They will update the existing 2019 guidelines with international best practices, while also harmonising repair protocols Asean nations have moved to standardise the maintenance of the…
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Asean Power Grid projects could attract more Chinese investor interest in 2026
Clean-power manufacturers from China have been expanding in Indonesia, could seize more opportunities with cross-border projects China’s clean-power players and investors are poised to…
Vietnam Eyes Wider Trade and Investment Opportunities Across ASEAN Bloc
Vietnamese businesses continue to benefit greatly from ASEAN's quickly expanding consumer market, despite the fact that companies must increasingly adhere to stricter origin and technical…
Nuclear education needed in Singapore as Asean neighbours explore deployment: Tan See Leng
Government will share latest information on safety issues regarding advanced nuclear tech with public, he says There is a need to build up Singaporeans’ knowledge and understanding on…
Singapore's Nets join five other Asean networks for a common payment grid
The participating networks are Singapore’s Nets, Malaysia’s PayNet, Vietnam’s Napas, Philippines’ BancNet, Indonesia’s Artajasa and Rintis Six Asean payment networks on Thursday (Oct 16)…
Asean Power Grid: Can South-east Asia finally plug into a shared power future?
In 2011, Frank Phuan co-founded Sunseap Leasing, one of Singapore’s earliest solar energy providers. More than a decade on, he is chasing a bigger ambition: lighting up Singapore with…
China cuts coal imports, deepens Asean ties amid trade shifts
China’s coal imports fell for the fifth time in six months in July as Beijing leaned more on domestic mining and boosted oil and gas imports to meet the country’s energy needs. At the same…
Singapore shows readiness for nuclear power, could collaborate with Asean countries: IAEA chief
Singapore has the potential to embark on nuclear power in the coming years, possibly in cooperation with other Asean countries, said the director-general of the United Nations’ nuclear…
Instead of being a universal bank across Asean, CIMB wants to have niche in each market: group CEO
CIMB wants to find its niche in each of the markets it operates in, instead of trying to serve every customer segment across Asean, said group chief executive officer Novan Amirudin. The…
Malaysia, Thailand could take biggest hits to growth in Asean from tariff impact: analysts
Malaysia and Thailand are the economies in Asean that are set to take the biggest hits from tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 7), according to analysts. Trump…
UOB Thailand, Frasers Property team up to help companies expand in Asean
The companies will jointly identify and support foreign direct investment opportunities, particularly for firms seeking to establish or expand operations in key industrial zones in the…
Middle East tensions hit Asian and Asean markets; oil and gold prices spike
A wave of geopolitical panic swept across Asian markets on Friday (Jun 13), after Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, stoking fears of a wider regional…
Damage is done: China exports to US in May crash most since Covid as trade flows reroute to Asean
While the US and China seemed to have avoided a devastating economic conflict with a framework agreement on Wednesday (Jun 11) after two days of intense negotiations, damage to the world’s…
Damage is done: China exports to US in May drops by most since Covid as trade flows reroute to Asean
While the US and China seemed to have avoided a devastating economic conflict with a framework agreement on Wednesday (Jun 11) after two days of intense negotiations, damage to the world’s…
Damage is done: China exports to US in May see biggest drop since Covid as trade flows reroute to Asean
While the US and China seemed to have avoided a devastating economic conflict with a framework agreement on Wednesday (Jun 11) after two days of intense negotiations, damage to the world’s…
More Chinese corporates eyeing deals in Asean, secondary listings on SGX
Chinese corporates are increasingly looking for deals in South-east Asia amid rising uncertainty from US trade policies, said Jason Saw, head of investment banking at CGS International.…
Thailand and Indonesia could be growth laggards in Asean: Nomura
Thailand and Indonesia are expected to be growth laggards within Asean, noted Euben Paracuelles, chief Asean economist at Nomura at the Nomura Investment Forum Asia press conference held…
Asean power grid could unlock 25 GW of renewable capacity, lowering Singapore’s electricity costs: Rystad Energy
A regional power grid that allows for electricity trade between Asean nations, if fully realised, could unlock up to 25 gigawatts (GW) of renewable and energy storage projects, based on…
Salman Haider named head of Asean, CEO of Eastspring Singapore
This is in addition to his current role as chief distribution officer of the business Eastspring Investments, the asset management business of Prudential, announced on Wednesday (Apr 30)…
Asean remains attractive amid global trade, supply chain disruptions: UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong
The Asean region remains an attractive market to do business with, even amid uncertainties due to geopolitical risks and the impact of the US tariffs, said UOB chief executive Wee Ee…
UOB looks to ‘resilient’ Asean to continue to drive growth as Q4 profit beats estimates
UOB remains confident that Asean economies will be resilient and continue to expand, even as the outlook remains uncertain amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns. While US…
Singapore investors lead Asean peers with 22% surge in purchase of gold bars, coins in 2024
SINGAPORE investors did not shy away from physical gold despite its soaring prices in 2024, leading the demand growth in Asean region with 6.5 tonnes of gold bars and coins purchased. This…
Investors should ‘take a step back’ to spot opportunities for Asean amid Trump tariffs: JPMorgan
EVEN as US President Donald Trump stirs up the market with a barrage of executive orders, JPMorgan’s chief market strategist for the Asia-Pacific Tai Hui believes there is no need for…
Asean gains in the near term amid US-China tensions, but beware of escalations: MAS’ Chia Der Jiun
A key risk is a rapid increase in protectionist policies, which will negatively impact global growth and inflation tariffs, the managing director warns THE South-east Asia region has…