The Malaysian national news agency Bernama reported on August 8 that the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is projected to trade with an upward trend bias leading into the week of August 8. This favourable momentum is estimated to oscillate within a narrow consolidation range of 1,720 to 1,750 points.
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Myanmar Greenlights 14 New Investment Projects, Grid Stabilisation Remains Priority
On August 14, the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) approved a total of 14 investment ventures, which are projected to generate more than 3,300 job opportunities.
Indonesia Targets Mass Production of National Electric Vehicles by 2028
President Prabowo Subianto said that Indonesia aims to kickstart the mass production of domestic electric vehicles (EVs) by no later than 2028. This ambition was announced during the inauguration of the National Electric Motorcycle (Molinas) in Bekasi, West Java province, on August 13. The president noted that “a large complex is being developed” across adjacent areas.
France Is Looking to Indonesia. Can Its Tech Startups Follow?
Having lived in Indonesia for the past 14 years, Jakarta-based French entrepreneur and President of La French Tech Indonesia, Reza Pir Nazar, views Southeast Asia’s largest economy as an “interesting destination” for global technological investment. However, Reza highlights a stark regional imbalance, noting that “Singapore is getting the most attention”.
Thailand to Enforce Stricter Cash Checks on Multi-million Baht Transactions
Following the public hearing commenced by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) on August 5, a prominent risk management regulation was proposed. Reportedly, a specific target rule will take effect in October.
New Rules, Old Spreadsheets: ASEAN’s 130,000-Institution Compliance Gap
More than 130,000 financial institutions across Southeast Asia still manage risk in Microsoft Excel and new rules now make that a licence problem. Fresh from being named Founder of the Year at the Global Startup Awards in Malta, Founder and CEO of Prospero, Bobby Yulandika Putra, explains what is at stake and how homegrown technology can close the gap.
Malaysia Commemorates ASEAN Day, Insists Intra-Regional Trade Boost Vital for Bloc’s Top-Four Economy Ambitions
Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a commemorative celebration for the 59th ASEAN Day on August 10 at the federal administrative centre of Putrajaya.
Vietnam’s Leading Public Companies Named in 2026 VIX50 Ranking
On August 6, Vietnam Report JSC together with VietNamNet published its 2026 VIX50, highlighting 50 public companies considered among the country’s strongest in terms of reputation and business effectiveness.
Indonesia to House Southeast Asia’s Largest AI Factory
Indonesia is building Southeast Asia’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) computing facility called Zankore, an “AI Factory” project launched through a mega-partnership between Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), Ooredoo Group, Nokia and NVIDIA.
Malaysia to Host Inaugural GSMA M360 ASEAN 2026, Anchoring Region’s Digital Future
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.