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Why Southeast Asian Telcos Are Taking Losses on Their Overseas Holdings

The region's firms are suffering as governments begin tightening their control over strategically sensitive sectors.

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Did Illegal Tin Mines Really Steal $26 Billion From the Indonesian State?

The Indonesian government recently brought corruption charges against Harvey Moeis, a wealthy businessman with interests in the mining sector.

28.05.2024 30

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Thailand’s Showdown Over Interest Rates, Explained

The economic rationale of the Bank of Thailand, and the political incentives of the current government, have been at odds since the COVID-19 pandemic.

21.05.2024 30

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The Philippines’ $35 Billion Military Modernization Plan, Explained

Manila is seeking to take a major step forward in the modernization of its armed forces, but current economic conditions are challenging.

17.05.2024 40

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2023 Was Another Big Year for Indonesian Cinema

Box office receipts have to return to their pre-pandemic levels, but locally-made films are making up a greater proportion of ticket sales.

07.05.2024 10

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Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023

Is this the year that the region's tourist sector finally returns to its pre-pandemic levels?

30.04.2024 8

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How The Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023

Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting to come into focus.

24.04.2024 30

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Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government has struggled to fund its massive "digital wallet" stimulus program.

17.04.2024 10

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Southeast Asian Tech Giants Poised for Profitability in 2024

After years of breakneck expansion, many of the biggest players are beginning to turn their attention toward maximizing profits.

03.04.2024 10

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Why TikTok Showed Indonesia’s GoTo Some Goodwill in 2023

Partnering with the Indonesian tech giant will let TikTok regain access to the country’s e-commerce market, while providing the former with...

27.03.2024 70

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The Rise of Indonesia’s Banks

The sector has made a roaring recovery since the doldrums of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s.

22.03.2024 40

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Malaysia’s State-Run Investment Funds Had a Mixed 2023

The performance of two major Malaysian funds demonstrates both the strength and weakness of forced savings policies.

13.03.2024 10

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Why the Indonesian State Took Majority Ownership of PT Vale Indonesia

There has long been a desire in certain quarters to eventually move ownership of foreign-owned and operated mines back into Indonesian hands.

05.03.2024 10

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Why The Indonesian Stock Market Is Booming

The country's expanding domestic capital markets have cushioned it against the declines seen elsewhere in the region.

27.02.2024 4

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Why Malaysia’s Pharmaniaga Is In Financial Trouble

And why its troubles might be short-lived.

20.02.2024 30

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The 2024 Indonesian Election is All About the Economy

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.

13.02.2024 10

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Why Vietnam Agreed to Supply the Philippines with Rice For Five Years

The arrangement is an encouraging example of Southeast Asian solidarity and regional self-sufficiency.

07.02.2024 20

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Markets, Makers, and the State of Play in Southeast Asia’s Electric Vehicle Industry

Across Southeast Asia, countries do not want to simply be a market for EVs. They want to make them.

02.02.2024 20

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Greenflation and the Role of Prices in Clean Energy Transitions

The shift to renewable energy inevitably involves massive costs. The question is: who should pay?

30.01.2024 5

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Why PhilHealth Doesn’t Need to Raise Premiums in 2024

With inflation continuing to rise, a scheduled premium increase seems likely to be suspended.

23.01.2024 10

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How the UAE is Making a Splash in Indonesia’s Clean Energy Sector

Masdar’s willingness to work within the constraints of the country's political economy offers important lessons for the U.S.-backed Just Energy...

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2023 Was a Wild Ride for Investment in Southeast Asia

The region is still feeling the economic reverberations of the U.S. Federal Reserve's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

09.01.2024 7

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3 Economic Stories in ASEAN to Watch in 2024

Last 2023, the coming year is likely to be a busy one for Southeast Asia on the economic front.

03.01.2024 10

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Why Early Retirement of Coal Power is Faltering in Southeast Asia 

If the goal is to reduce emissions by shutting coal plants down early without breaking contracts, then someone needs to pay. 

27.12.2023 30

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With 2024 Budget, Malaysia Gets Serious About Taxes

The budget sends a clear message: that Malaysia is looking to pivot away from oil and gas as a major source of state revenue.

19.12.2023 8

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Breaking Down the $20 Billion in Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership

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.

12.12.2023 7

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Are Investors Becoming Disillusioned With Southeast Asia’s Tech Companies?

Most of the region's major players are yet to live up to the hype that once surrounded them.

05.12.2023 10

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