The “Forward30” Wealth Arbitrage—CIMB’s Regional Land Grab
CIMB Group is accelerating its pivot from a traditional credit powerhouse to an AUM-driven wealth leader. Under its Forward30 strategy, the Group has committed to doubling its Wealth Assets Under…
The “Agentic SOC” – DeltaSpike’s Sovereign Bet on ASEAN’s Cybersecurity
As Malaysia navigates the “economic tsunami” of 2026, the vulnerability of our digital infrastructure has become a boardroom priority. DeltaSpike Asia’s newly unveiled strategic roadmap, backed by a RM28 million…
The Week in Review
March 29 – April 4, 2026 Geopolitics & Energy: The Hormuz Tsunami The Middle East crisis has escalated into an “economic tsunami,” effectively paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz following intense…
Wycombe Abbey’s Bangkok Debut: A New Anchor for the GBA-ASEAN “Education Corridor”
In a move that signals the next phase of Bangkok’s urban and economic evolution, the UK’s prestigious Wycombe Abbey has announced the launch of Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok, scheduled…
UOB and PAAB’s RM13bn Supply Chain Play
In a move that formalises the financial plumbing behind Malaysia’s national water security, UOB Malaysia and Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) have launched a first-of-its-kind Vendor Financing Programme. Targeting the…
BEYOND THREE GENERATIONS OF BUSINESSES
Japan has an exceptionally high number of family-owned businesses that have passed the third generation, with over 33,000 to 50,000 companies operating for more than 100 years. Collectively, companies more…
The Week in Review: The Bulletin
April 5 – April 12, 2026 Geopolitics & Energy: Middle East Ceasefire The US-Iran conflict reached a boiling point with President Trump threatening to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges.…