Tabung Haji Asset Transfer Review Revives Governance Questions
Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2026 – Fresh scrutiny of Tabung Haji’s 2018 restructuring has returned attention to the transfer of stakes in 106 listed companies, one unlisted plantation…
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Sime Darby Property NEV Establishes RM2.60 Billion Green Sukuk Programme
Kuala Lumpur, 28 July 2026 – Sime Darby Property NEV (Holdings) Sdn Bhd has established a Sukuk programme of up to RM2.60 billion to finance hyperscale data centres…
India’s AI Surveillance at Youth Protest Faces Legal Challenge
New Delhi, 27 July 2026 – India’s growing use of artificial intelligence-powered surveillance is facing a significant legal test after activists challenged the monitoring of participants at a…
EXCLUSIVEBank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo Resigns in Surprise Leadership Change
Jakarta, 27 July 2026 – Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has resigned for personal reasons, triggering an unexpected leadership transition as Southeast Asia’s largest economy manages currency pressure,…
PREMIUMIran Signals Pause in Retaliatory Attacks if US Maintains Air Strike Halt
Dubai, 27 July 2026 – Iran has indicated it will suspend retaliatory military operations as long as the United States maintains its pause on air strikes, offering a…
PREMIUMMBSB Divests MIDF Amanah Asset Management to Sharpen Strategic Focus on Core Banking
Petaling Jaya, 23 July 2026 – MBSB Berhad (“MBSB”) has completed the divestment of its entire equity interest in MIDF Amanah Asset Management Berhad (MAAM), marking another step…
EXCLUSIVESingapore Cabinet Reshuffle Elevates Energy and Workforce Priorities
Singapore, 22 July 2026 – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced a wide-ranging Cabinet reshuffle that promotes younger officeholders, brings labour chief Ng Chee Meng back into government…
EDITOR'S PICKUS Signals Openness to Iran Talks as Conflict Threatens Global Energy Routes
Manila, 22 July 2026 – The United States remains willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis, although Washington has questioned Tehran’s commitment to meaningful talks as…
Bank Indonesia Seen Raising Rate to 6% as Rupiah Stability Takes Priority
Jakarta, 22 July 2026 – Bank Indonesia is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 6% in a closely divided policy decision, placing…
Indonesia Offers Sweeping Tax Breaks Under New Financial Centre Law
Jakarta, 21 July 2026 – Indonesia has approved legislation enabling the creation of international financial centres offering extensive tax and regulatory incentives, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy seeks…