Asia in Focus

Malaysia capitalises on AI chip upcycle, Thailand maintains GDP outlook amid SME headwinds, EU–Indonesia trade talks advance despite hurdles, Philippines...

The Philippines is gaining geopolitical relevance in semiconductor and supply-chain discussions. But the harder question is whether the country can...

Malaysia has become one of Southeast Asia’s leading destinations for high-spec digital investment. But the buildout of data centres, AI...

Southeast Asia’s investment boom is masking a growing divide. The markets attracting the largest volumes of foreign capital are not...

Indonesia faces MSCI review delay until November as investors wait on capital market reforms, Malaysia solidifies position as stable strategic...

The World Bank projects Philippine GDP growth at 3.7% in 2026 - the weakest post-pandemic print and 1.3 percentage points...

Indonesia's free meals programme caused mass food poisonings, triggered a corruption raid on its own agency and consumed 44% of...

A formal Indonesian downgrade does not hit all investors simultaneously or through the same mechanism. Government bonds, IDX equity, private...

Indonesia's rupiah is at a record low. Its stock market is the world's worst performer in 2026. Credit default swaps...

Indonesian students take to streets protesting fuel subsidy cuts and government spending priorities, Thailand and Malaysia clash over seafood trade...