Malaysia’s Startup ASEAN Platform Puts Region on Fast Track to Innovation Integration
The official launch of the Startup ASEAN platform signals a major push by Malaysia to position itself as a regional innovation leader during its...
Krafton’s $517M Acquisition of Japan’s ADK Sets Stage for Cross-Media Expansion
South Korea’s Krafton Inc., the company behind the blockbuster game PUBG: Battlegrounds, has made a bold move into the broader entertainment industry by acquiring...
Keppel-AIIB $1.5B Infrastructure Pact Sets the Stage for Asia Pacific’s Green Future
Keppel Ltd.’s newly announced partnership with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) marks a significant milestone in the Asia Pacific region’s pursuit of sustainable...
Southeast Asia Ecommerce GMV Hits $145.2B in 2024: Report
Ecommerce in Southeast Asia reached a total gross merchandise value (GMV) of $145.2 billion in 2024, up 12% year-on-year, according to Momentum Works’ latest...
AI Adoption Surges in Singapore’s Personal Finance Sector, Survey Finds
A growing number of Singaporeans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to manage their finances, with 81% now using AI-powered tools to track expenses,...
Filipino Consumer Confidence Weakens in Q1 on Inflation, Job, Income Concerns – BSP
Consumer confidence in the Philippines declined in the first quarter of 2025 as households expressed greater pessimism about the economy, citing higher prices, lower...
KPMG Hong Kong Launches 2024 Audit Quality Report, Highlights AI Integration and ESG Focus
KPMG has released its 2024 Hong Kong Audit Quality Report, underscoring the firm’s strategic commitment to audit integrity, technological innovation, and evolving stakeholder expectations...
HK Urged to Lead Asia’s Sustainable Maritime Future Amid Blue Economy Push
Hong Kong has a unique window to establish itself as Asia’s premier blue economy hub, according to three studies released by ADM Capital Foundation,...
East Ventures’ Digital Competitiveness Index 2025 Shows Indonesia Narrowing Regional Digital Divide
East Ventures, one of Southeast Asia’s leading venture capital firms, released its sixth annual Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI), revealing steady gains in Indonesia’s digital...
ADB commits $24.3bn in 2024 to back sustainable growth across Asia-Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $24.3 billion from its own resources in 2024 and mobilized an additional $14.9 billion in cofinancing with partners...