Johor-Singapore SEZ Sparks Renewable Boom: Cross-Border Power Trade Set for 2026
Johor-Singapore zone eyes renewable surge with power exports via Enegem platform.
Asia
Philippines Inks $15B Masdar Deal: 1GW Solar, Wind, Storage to Slash Coal Reliance
Philippines secures $15 billion Masdar pact for 1GW renewables to cut coal dependency.
Kuala Lumpur Braces for 1.2M Sq Ft Retail Boom in 2026, Vacancy Risks Rise
Kuala Lumpur retail braces for 1.27 million sq ft new space in 2026. Tourism push and resilient jobs to counter rising vacancy risks.
Bangkok Gears Up for Eight New Condo Towers by End-2026 Amid Steady Pre-Sales
Bangkok condo market heats up with eight new projects launching by end-2026. Pre-sales hit 72% average as buyers eye value amid promotions.
Malaysia-Thailand Cybersecurity Pact Shields Regional Banks from Rising Threats
Neighboring nations unite to fortify defenses as cyber-attacks target financial hubs.
Atome Financial’s Stellar Rise Signals BNPL Boom in SEA Markets
Buy-now-pay-later firms thrive as Southeast Asia’s consumers demand flexible spending options.
Societe Generale Bolsters SEA Presence with New Singapore Leadership
Southeast Asia’s banking scene heats up as global players sharpen regional strategies.
Singapore banks face renewed margin pressure in 2026, but DBS emerges as winner backed by hedging strategy
Singapore’s banking trio confronts net interest margin compression. DBS hedging strategy positions it ahead of OCBC, UOB in 2026 earnings race.
Regional entertainment and leisure operators see improving footfall.
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 in Southeast Asia expand local content
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.
