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James GuildThe Diplomat |
Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting to come into focus.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government has struggled to fund its massive "digital wallet" stimulus program.
After years of breakneck expansion, many of the biggest players are beginning to turn their attention toward maximizing profits.
Partnering with the Indonesian tech giant will let TikTok regain access to the country’s e-commerce market, while providing the former with...
The sector has made a roaring recovery since the doldrums of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s.
The performance of two major Malaysian funds demonstrates both the strength and weakness of forced savings policies.
There has long been a desire in certain quarters to eventually move ownership of foreign-owned and operated mines back into Indonesian hands.
The country's expanding domestic capital markets have cushioned it against the declines seen elsewhere in the region.
And why its troubles might be short-lived.
The country's economy has grown by an average of 4.2 percent each year that Jokowi has been in office – and voters want more of the same.
The arrangement is an encouraging example of Southeast Asian solidarity and regional self-sufficiency.
Across Southeast Asia, countries do not want to simply be a market for EVs. They want to make them.
The shift to renewable energy inevitably involves massive costs. The question is: who should pay?
With inflation continuing to rise, a scheduled premium increase seems likely to be suspended.
Masdar’s willingness to work within the constraints of the country's political economy offers important lessons for the U.S.-backed Just Energy...
The region is still feeling the economic reverberations of the U.S. Federal Reserve's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last 2023, the coming year is likely to be a busy one for Southeast Asia on the economic front.
If the goal is to reduce emissions by shutting coal plants down early without breaking contracts, then someone needs to pay.
The budget sends a clear message: that Malaysia is looking to pivot away from oil and gas as a major source of state revenue.
The financing terms on offer from the U.S., Japan, and the European Union fall short of a strong commitment to the country's decarbonization.
Most of the region's major players are yet to live up to the hype that once surrounded them.
Economic recovery from COVID-19 has been sluggish, but there might be better ways to kickstart consumer spending.
The country has long experience with geothermal energy, making it one of Jakarta's preferred forms of renewable energy.
The Vietnamese EV maker is hoping to establish itself as a leading regional player, but so far its decision-making has been questionable.
Will the market-based mechanism of the Just Energy Transition Partnership be able to match funding with feasible renewable energy projects?
Investment involves risk. The return the investor expects to receive is what justifies the risk. The higher the expected return, the higher the risk....
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Boustead Holdings is a diversified holding company headquartered in Malaysia, with interests in palm oil, real estate, pharmaceuticals, finance, and...
Indonesia’s 2024 budget has been approved by the national legislature, and while there may be a few tweaks here or there before it is passed into...
Vietnam is one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, with GDP growing 8 percent last year after averaging over 7 percent from 2016 to...
American investment giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (commonly known as KKR) recently acquired a 20 percent stake in Singtel’s regional data...
In recent years, Indonesia’s public transit infrastructure has received a significant makeover. The long-awaited high-speed rail (HSR) connecting...
After months of political maneuvering, negotiations, coalition-building, and the return of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s new...
Indonesia’s progress on major defense acquisitions under Minister of Defense and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto has continued apace in...