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Asean-6: From disruption to advantage
With resilient growth, reform momentum, and rising global relevance, Asean-6 is well-positioned to deliver attractive investment opportunities.
16 days ago
China

Asean, pick your standards
One of the most consequential debates in Asean is taking place. The resolution of the debate has far-reaching implications for the free flow of trade within the region and with China.
December 26, 2025
Geopolitics

Asean between America and China
Bad blood between the world’s two most powerful countries should not vitiate relations within Asean.
December 26, 2025
Asean

Foreign investment helps Asean offset global headwinds
In the new FDI landscape, countries need to build up their credibility in providing a stable and conducive environment for investments domestically and remain non-aligned on the geopolitical front.
November 14, 2025
Asean

How will America impact Southeast Asia?
The next few years will be troubled ones, but the region can proactively take the steps necessary to protect itself from the downsides
October 30, 2025
Asean

From open to connected: Asean's next leap forward
A more cohesive Asean would strengthen regional demand and resilience
October 20, 2025
Asean

Indonesia at a crossroads
Prabowo is powerful enough to take Indonesia on a different path — back to the future, says contributor Derwin Pereira.
October 17, 2025
Asean

Trumpian world provides opportunities for Asean: UOB's Chin
UOB's head of wholesale banking looks to capture 5% of US$1.5 trillion addressable market in Asean with extensive regional footprint.
October 16, 2025
Asean

UOB projects Asean inbound FDIs to grow to US$370 bil by 2030; Asean ‘more relevant than ever’, says CEO Wee
The estimate, shared at UOB’s Gateway to Asean conference on Oct 16, comes as the region emerged as a key beneficiary from the shift in global supply chains.
October 16, 2025
Asean

Pushing Asean to get serious about business
Asean is obviously a great place to do business, but in the new order, Asean should recognise the need to do more
October 02, 2025








