Asia’s Malacca Dilemma: Why Southeast Asia Must Lead Its Own Maritime Strategy
Kuala Lumpur, 22 April 2026 – The global spotlight on geopolitical flashpoints has long been dominated by the Taiwan Strait and the Middle East’s Strait of Hormuz. But…
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Asia’s Largest Oil Buyers Running Out of Alternatives as Hormuz Disruptions Deepen Energy Crisis
SINGAPORE, 21 April 2026 – Asia’s biggest oil-importing economies are rapidly exhausting alternative supply routes as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to strain global energy flows,…
South Korea’s Export Momentum Holds Firm in Early April, Signalling Resilient Global Trade Demand
SEOUL, 21 April 2026 – South Korea’s early trade data for April shows export momentum remains strong, reinforcing the country’s role as a bellwether for global demand despite…
New Zealand Inflation Exceeds Target Ahead of Fuel Shock, Complicating Policy Outlook
WELLINGTON, 21 April 2026 – New Zealand’s inflation has moved above the central bank’s target band just as a fresh global fuel shock looms, raising concerns that price…
Singapore Firms Hold the Line on Jobs as Energy Costs Surge Across Economy
Singapore, 20 April 2026 – Singapore’s corporate sector is confronting intensifying cost pressures as rising global energy prices squeeze margins, yet most firms are choosing resilience over retrenchment,…
Mercedes-Benz Accelerates China Comeback With Sporty Electric C-Class Push
SHANGHAI, 20 April 2026 – Mercedes-Benz Group is ramping up its efforts to regain momentum in China with the unveiling of a sporty electric C-Class, marking a strategic…
ESG Loan Issuance in Southeast Asia Falls 46% in Q1 2026 as Iran War Volatility Hits Sustainable Finance
SINGAPORE, 20 April 2026 – Sustainable finance activity in Southeast Asia has taken a sharp hit, with ESG-linked loan issuance plunging 46% in the first quarter of 2026,…
Singapore’s Growth Model Faces Test as Globalisation Retreats and Geopolitics Rise
SINGAPORE, 20 April 2026 – Singapore’s long-standing economic model built on open trade, global capital flows, and cross-border integration, is facing a defining test as the world shifts…