Real Estate Hines Realigns Global Leadership: Amit Diwan Tapped to Lead Asia Pacific and Middle East Expansion July 21, 2026 Jia Lissa In a significant strategic realignment, global real estate powerhouse Hines has appointed Amit Diwan, the veteran head of its India operations, to oversee its consolidated Asia Pacific and Middle East…
Government Policy The Atomic Pivot: The New Geopolitical Frontier of Nuclear Energy in Southeast Asia July 19, 2026 Basiran As the global energy landscape undergoes a seismic shift, nuclear power has re-emerged not merely as a carbon-free solution to climate change, but as the centerpiece of a high-stakes geopolitical…
Market Insights Southeast Asia’s Manufacturing Boom Faces MRO Bottlenecks as Chinese Firms Seek Diversification July 15, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan The burgeoning manufacturing landscape of Southeast Asia, driven by a significant influx of Chinese production capacity, is encountering a critical challenge: a strained and underdeveloped Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)…
Tech & Innovation The New Trade Order: How Asia’s Mega-Pacts Are Buffering Against American Protectionism July 11, 2026 Pevita Pearce For nearly a quarter of a century, the United States stood as the undisputed primary destination for Vietnamese seafood. From shrimp and catfish to tuna, the American appetite for Vietnamese…
Government Policy The Great Energy Paradox: Southeast Asia’s Balancing Act Between Survival and Sustainability October 25, 2025 Raul Delapena Setiawan The recent, violent fluctuations in global fuel prices—triggered by mounting geopolitical instability around the Strait of Hormuz—have sent shockwaves through Southeast Asian economies. As a region historically reliant on imported…
