Singapore’s banking trio confronts net interest margin compression. DBS hedging strategy positions it ahead of OCBC, UOB in 2026 earnings race.
Entertainment and leisure operators in Southeast Asia are reporting improving footfall and stabilizing revenues as both tourism and domestic consumption continue to recover into year‑end.
Streaming and digital media platforms across Southeast Asia are ramping up local content production and acquisition to capture a young, mobile‑first audience and differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded market.
Hospitality‑linked real estate transactions in the Philippines have accelerated as investors bet on a sustained recovery in travel and tourism and position for an expected easing in global interest rates
Ayala Land, Inc. has acquired the landmark New World Makati Hotel in Manila’s central business district, reinforcing its strategy to deepen its integrated real estate and hospitality presence in key urban hubs.
Recent consumer and retail‑sector deals in the Philippines and Vietnam underscore investor confidence in Southeast Asia’s domestic‑demand fundamentals, despite external economic uncertainties.
Vietnam’s consumer sector continues to show resilience, underpinned by a growing middle class, urbanization and rising household incomes, and Masan Group is moving quickly to capitalize via its WinMart+ convenience store chain.
Venture capital firms operating in Southeast Asia are increasingly enthusiastic about AI‑driven startups, from foundational‑model infrastructure and developer tools to applied AI in sectors like finance, logistics and healthcare.
Startup ecosystems across Southeast Asia are contending with a tougher funding environment as investors become more selective, shift toward deep‑tech and AI themes and demand clearer paths to profitability.
The Philippines has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most active markets for energy transactions, drawing interest from regional utilities, global IPPs, infrastructure funds and private equity sponsors.
