The Cost of Conviction: ACES Institute Challenges ASEAN’s “Performative” ESG Era
The ACES Institute has released a provocative new research paper, “Doing Things Right, Doing the Right Things: The Scramble for the Soul of an Organisation.” The study arrives at a…
Public Gold’s “Eastward Pivot” Securing the China-India Bullion Corridor
In a move that mirrors the global shift in gold price discovery, Public Gold Marketing Sdn. Bhd. has become the first Malaysian company to join the India International Bullion Exchange…
The High-Speed Race for ASEAN Dominance – Vietnam’s VinSpeed vs. Malaysia’s HSR
The launch of Vingroup’s VinSpeed project in Vietnam has officially turned the “High-Speed Rail” (HSR) dream into a competitive regional race. As of April 2026, the contrast between Vietnam’s rapid…
The ASEAN–UK Creative Pivot—Intangible Assets as the New Regional Currency
At the recent 2nd ASEAN–UK Creative Economy Symposium 2026 in Manila, the conversation shifted from “culture as heritage” to “culture as a high-growth asset class.” Marking the 5th anniversary of…
Malaysia and Thailand Break into the Global Top 25
For the first time in over a decade, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has claimed the lion’s share of the world’s most attractive investment destinations. According to the 2026 Kearney…
Scaling Beyond the Pilot: DigiKey’s Blueprint for AI in Finance
In the enterprise world, Artificial Intelligence is often stuck in a cycle of endless prototypes. While 92% of companies experiment with AI, recent Harvard research suggests only 5% successfully move…
Toyota’s Supply Chain Pivots to Solar Amid Persian Gulf Tensions
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf disrupts the Strait of Hormuz—the artery for nearly 25% of the world’s sea-borne oil—Japan’s manufacturing giants are racing to insulate themselves from “import…