Asia Turns to Biofuels as Oil Shocks Test Energy Security
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 May 2026 – Asian economies are accelerating their shift toward biofuels as governments seek to reduce exposure to volatile global oil prices, rising import bills…
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Everyday Plastics Raise Fertility and Hormone Concerns as Experts Urge Lower Exposure
SINGAPORE, 23 May 2026 – Everyday exposure to plastics is coming under renewed scrutiny as health experts warn that chemicals used in food packaging, takeaway containers, receipts and…
Citi Plans Significant Asia Wealth Hiring as Region Becomes Key Growth Engine
Hong Kong, 22 May 2026 – Citigroup plans to allocate a significant share of its global wealth management hiring to Asia, reinforcing the region’s importance in the US…
Chinese Consumer Brands Push Deeper Into ASEAN Beyond EVs and Electronics
Kuala Lumpur, 22 May 2026 – Chinese consumer brands are accelerating their expansion across Southeast Asia, moving beyond their established strength in electric vehicles, smartphones and home appliances…
Southeast Asia’s Green Economy Faces US$80 Billion Execution Test as Grid and EV Bottlenecks Mount
Kuala Lumpur, 22 May 2026 – Southeast Asia’s green economy is scaling rapidly, but the region now faces a harder challenge: converting ambition and announced capital into projects…
Soaring Fuel Costs Push Southeast Asian Fishermen Closer to the Brink
Bangkok, 22 May 2026 – Southeast Asia’s fishing communities are facing mounting pressure as soaring fuel costs squeeze margins, force boats to stay docked and threaten the livelihoods…
SC Opens Oxford Islamic Finance Fellowship Applications to Strengthen Global ICM Thought Leadership
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 May 2026 – The Securities Commission Malaysia is inviting applications for the 15th Scholar in Residence Fellowship Programme in Islamic Finance at the Oxford Centre…
Singapore and World Bank Launch Carbon Markets Programme to Strengthen High-Integrity Climate Finance
SINGAPORE, 21 May 2026 – Singapore and the World Bank Group have launched the Singapore Carbon Markets Programme, a new initiative aimed at tackling barriers that continue to…
SGX Equity Derivatives Highlight Asia’s Growing Demand for Risk Management
SINGAPORE, 19 May 2026 – Singapore Exchange’s April 2026 equity derivatives update reinforces the city-state’s role as a major risk-management hub for Asian markets, as investors continue to…
Japan’s Economy Beats Forecasts in First Quarter, But Energy Shock Clouds Outlook
TOKYO, 19 May 2026 – Japan’s economy expanded more strongly than expected in the first quarter, supported by exports, household spending and corporate investment, but the recovery now…