Chief Market Strategist’s Weekly Preview
Monday, 20 April – Friday, 24 April 2026 The Weekly ‘Big Idea’ The formal collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire has transitioned ASEAN markets from a state of cautious optimism to…
The “Silk-South” Corridor: Rhenus Solidifies Asia–Latam Dominance
While much of the global focus remains on the $100 oil barrier and cooling growth in the West, Rhenus Logistics has revealed a record-breaking performance in the Asia–Latin America (LATAM)…
POWERWELL CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF EMPOWERING POSSIBILITIES, HONOURING PEOPLE AT THE HEART OF ITS GROWTH
Leading homegrown power distribution specialist manufacturing low voltage (“LV”) and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, Powerwell Holdings Berhad (“Powerwell” or the “Group”) (“ 佳 电 控 股 ”), has marked…
Ascott Shatters Regional Signing Records with Multi-Typology Surge
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has recorded its strongest-ever signing performance in Southeast Asia, adding over 7,300 units in 2025. This represents a 55%…
Non-Bank Lenders Close the “Governance Gap” in Singapore’s Digital Frontier
As digital lending scales in Singapore, Lending Bee® is spearheading a movement to modernize the regulated moneylending sector through a comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection overhaul. By pursuing national certification…
VinFast signs partnerships with 14 e-scooter dealers in the Philippines, accelerating nationwide network expansion
VinFast today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on strategic cooperation with 14 e-scooter distributors in the Philippines. The agreements demonstrate VinFast’s ability to rapidly scale its retail…
STRATEGIC OUTLOOK: Global Growth Under the Shadow of Middle East Volatility
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially downgraded its global economic growth forecast to 3.1% for 2026. This adjustment, revealed in the April 2026 World Economic Outlook, signals a cooling…