Asia in Focus

Indonesia pushes toward a 2029 halal hub, Singapore's government satisfaction rises, Thailand's economy is forecast to grow just 1.5% to 1.75% this year, Chinese auto brands continue reshaping Malaysia's automotive...

The Philippines' US$40 billion BPO sector posted record growth in 2025. But 83% of revenue sits in contact centres, exactly where AI hits hardest. Can their 1.9 million workers pivot...

Thailand approved three digital banking licenses in June 2025, targeting the nation's substantial underbanked population. We examine how these digital-only challengers are forcing incumbent banks to accelerate transformation, and what...

Malaysia's ringgit rally stirs debate, Thailand's election uncertainty deters investors, Vietnamese businesses expand regionally, Cambodia and Japan plan Sihanoukville port upgrade, UK backs Philippine reforms and Indonesian firms navigate global...

Singapore now hosts over 2,000 family offices managing S$120 billion in assets. But where is this capital actually flowing? We examine why the city-state processes 60% of Southeast Asian institutional...

Southeast Asia's digital economy is projected to reach $560 billion by 2030 and fintech innovation is finally bridging the financing gap that has kept 70 million micro, small and medium...

Philippine growth disappoints amid fiscal credibility issues, Singapore maintains monetary settings after solid performance, Thailand holds growth forecast despite headwinds, Indonesia in damage control after market rout, Thai politics stall...

Indonesia's equity market gained 22% in 2025 and broke through the 9,000 barrier in early January 2026, outpacing regional peers through corporate earnings growth rather than speculative momentum. The fundamentals...

Philippines falls short on renewables, Singapore tackles rogue AI agents, Indonesia earns IMF praise, Thailand's baht strength alarms exporters and Malaysia's new expat salary rules trigger talent drain fears.

The Philippines targets $800 billion GDP by 2030 and trillion-dollar status by 2033. Whilst policymakers fixate on electricity constraints, water infrastructure lags catastrophically behind - threatening the BPO, data centre...