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…
Asia’s AI Paradox: High Ambition Meets the Infrastructure “Hard Ceiling”
A new regional study by ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), Mind the Gap: Bridging the AI Infrastructure Readiness Divide, reveals that while 90% of Asian organisations have started…
2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Laureate Redefines Global Water Safety
American microbiologist Professor Joan Bray Rose has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2026 for her pioneering work in Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA). As the 11th recipient…