The “One-Two-Boost” Effect: SDB is Proving That Inclusion is the Ultimate Wellness Trend
Forget “charity” as a corporate checkbox. Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB) is out here playing the long game, proving that a sustainable business model isn’t just about green buildings, it’s about…
The “Seamless Mobility” Pivot—Thailand’s OR Challenges the Fuel Status Quo
Thailand’s PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) is executing a surgical departure from the high-volume, low-margin world of traditional fuel. Despite a 9.0% decline in total revenue, OR’s 2025 net…
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…