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…
SGX-Listed InnoTek Unveils New Manufacturing Facility in Melaka, Malaysia, To Support Growth in Southeast Asia
SGX Mainboard-listed InnoTek Limited (“InnoTek” or the “Group”) today declared open a new 10,000 sqm (approximately 107,639 sqft) manufacturing facility in Melaka, Malaysia, to broaden its manufacturing presence across Southeast…
RM68.52 billion in Halal Exports Signals Malaysia’s Strong Global Competitiveness
Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) today announced Malaysia’s halal industry performance for 2025, with halal exports reaching RM68.52 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 10.9%. This increase shows a sustained…
GSM’s “Green SM” Platform Disrupts the Archipelago – A High-Yield Pivot for EV Owners
In a bold move to dominate Southeast Asia’s green transition, Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) officially launched its multi-service Green SM Platform in Indonesia and the Philippines on 13 April…