Asean

Malaysia shifts EV push from consumers to factories

2026-08-07T05:00:00.000Z
The latest Port Dickson data centre contract marks Gamuda’s first major contract win for FY2027, lifting its outstanding order book to around RM54 billion.

Gamuda seen as key winner in Malaysia’s AI data centre boom

2026-08-06T11:34:27.000Z
The speakers for the dialogue are (from left) PUB chief Ong Tze-Ch’in, Marsh Risk Consulting MD Graeme Riddell, and UOB’s head of construction and infrastructure Jasper Wong.

Sustainability Impact Dialogue on Aug 19 to discuss water-related hazards in South-east Asia

2026-08-05T21:00:00.000Z
Under the Philippines’ new policy, up to four EV models will be provided with as much as 15 billion pesos each in fiscal support, in the form of tax payment certificates.

Too little, too late? Manila’s billion-dollar bid to ignite its sputtering EV industry

2026-08-05T02:00:09.000Z
Singapore and Vietnam were President Salvador Illa's first ports of call in his week-long trip to South-east Asia – a first for a Catalan leader.

Catalonia president eyes Asean investors for infrastructure, healthcare, green tech

2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Aung San Suu Kyi (left) met with ICRC’s Arnaud de Baecque in the capital Naypyitaw on Aug 3, said a government spokeswoman.

Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, says government

2026-08-03T07:31:06.000Z
A-Sonic Aerospace chief executive and chairperson Janet Tan says the acquisition of 3DC Solutions is a strategic fit.

A-Sonic Aerospace unit to buy majority stake in JGL Worldwide’s parent to grow Asean footprint

2026-08-03T05:38:00.000Z
From left: SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon, DPM Gan Kim Yong, and Philippines Secretary of Trade and Industry Cristina Aldeguer-Roque at this year’s Asean Conference.

Asean’s response to a fracturing world is to move towards more integration: DPM Gan

2026-07-31T14:39:38.000Z
Bursa Malaysia is revising its full-year IPO market capitalisation target to RM34 billion from RM28 billion, after a strong first half.

Bursa Malaysia raises IPO goals after strong first-half earnings

2026-07-30T09:29:04.000Z
From left: NUS’ Prof Yupana Wiwattanakantang; Daya Selaras’ Cynthia Handriani Wijaya; Eu Yan Sang’s Richard Eu and Richie Eu; and UOB Private Bank’s Angela Koh.

Passing on values comes into focus as Asean’s family businesses hand over the reins

2026-07-30T09:12:03.000Z