Indonesia is targeting full-year economic growth of between 5.6% and 6% in 2026, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy moves to strengthen domestic demand through increased financial-system liquidity, government spending and consumer-focused stimulus measures. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed confidence that economic activity would accelerate during the second half of Read more…
The Asia School of Business (ASB) and Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai have launched a RM1 million scholarship endowment aimed at expanding access to leadership education for promising individuals from Malaysia and across ASEAN, strengthening efforts to cultivate a new generation of leaders equipped to drive positive regional impact. Read more…
Fair Finance Asia (FFA) and the Influencing Just Energy Transition in ASEAN (I-JET) initiative have called on banks and investors across Southeast Asia to end financing for coal expansion and strengthen social safeguards as the region accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy. The appeal comes with the release of a Read more…
Thailand has reaffirmed its position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading investment destinations by showcasing record investment performance and its long-term economic vision during the ASEAN Conference 2026 in Singapore. Highlighting strong foreign investor confidence, strategic infrastructure development and next-generation industries, the country presented the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as Read more…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force in China–ASEAN education cooperation, opening new opportunities for talent development, academic collaboration and digital innovation across the region. During the 2026 China–ASEAN Education Cooperation Week held in Guizhou Province from 28 July to 2 August, education leaders, university presidents and industry Read more…
ASEAN’s decision to elevate Türkiye to Dialogue Partner status marks a significant milestone in the bloc’s external relations, opening the door to deeper cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, defence, technology and people-to-people exchanges. The upgraded partnership reflects ASEAN’s growing role as a global diplomatic and economic hub while creating new Read more…
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor has officially entered the Indonesian market, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asian expansion strategy with the establishment of a dual production base in Malaysia and Indonesia. The move strengthens the company’s regional manufacturing footprint while reinforcing ASEAN’s growing role as a strategic hub Read more…
Bursa Malaysia has reinforced its position as ASEAN’s leading capital market after recording 36 initial public offerings (IPOs) that collectively raised RM5.4 billion during the first half of 2026. The strong performance placed Bursa Malaysia at the top among ASEAN exchanges in both the number of IPOs and total funds Read more…
ASEAN member states and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation in sustainable urban development, quality housing and inclusive communities through the ASEAN-China Ministerial Roundtable on Construction and Housing (ACMROCH) 2026. The three-day meeting, hosted by Malaysia in Ipoh, brings together ministers, senior government officials and policymakers to Read more…
Malaysia’s economy is expected to achieve growth at the upper end of its official 4%–5% forecast for 2026, reflecting resilient domestic demand, sound macroeconomic fundamentals and the positive impact of ongoing economic reforms despite continued global uncertainties. According to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the country’s stable financial system, prudent policies Read more…
