Malaysia is ramping up preparations as its capital, Kuala Lumpur, prepares to host the inaugural GSMA M360 ASEAN conference, a global series of regional summits focused on the mobile industry, digital technology, and the growth of local digital economies, from September 9 to 10.
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Myanmar Junta Leader Seeks Economic Lifeline in Bangkok, $12bn Trade Deal Sealed
On August 6, Thai Prime Minister (PM) Anutin Charnvirakul rolled out the red carpet to welcome Myanmar’s military-backed President Min Aung Hlaing, officially commencing the first bilateral engagement between both nations since the 2021 coup.
European Business Backs Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement as Negotiations Target 2027 Conclusion
European business leaders have gathered in Kuala Lumpur to advance negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) towards a 2027 conclusion.
The Next Battleground in Southeast Asia’s AI Value Chain Lies Downstream
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The Fight for Clean Air Has Many Fronts. One of Them Is Algae.
The device on Rehaan Lulla’s desk looks like a lava lamp. A tall glass column, a slow swirl of green and a soft glow. What it is invisibly doing is drawing carbon dioxide out of the room and releasing oxygen more efficiently than the pot plants most people keep for the same reason. The organism inside is microalgae, grown for decades as food and as a cosmetics ingredient, which Rehaan’s start-up AlGreen has repurposed to clean the air.
Global Economic Volatility is the Exact Reason Indonesia Must Deliver its Net-Zero Transition
Today’s fragmenting, volatile global geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape is the very reason why the net-zero transition is the indispensable pathway for safeguarding national security.
Thailand Eyes High-Income Status with Plans to Boost Investment to 30% of GDP
Two decades from now, Thailand envisions attaining a high-income status, eyeing a leading role as a regional investment hub.
EU Sanctions Southeast Asian Scam Networks Over Human Rights Violations
The European Union (EU) has enforced restrictive measures against Southeast Asian scam centres responsible for “serious human rights violations”, penalising the reported associates with asset freezes and travel bans.
Malaysia MSMEs to Leverage DEFA for 680 million ASEAN Consumers
As ASEAN ramps up for the Digital Economy Framework (DEFA) launching in November, Malaysia is well positioned to leverage the bloc’s near 700-million consumer market through its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Indonesia-EU Enters Final Approval Phase for 2027 CEPA Launch
The mega-trade deal between Indonesia and the European Union (EU), the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), is entering its finalisation phase to meet implementation targets by January 1, 2027.