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Geopolitics
Xi, Putin score wins as more Asia leaders aim to join BRICS
The potential benefits for joining BRICS go beyond geopolitics.
June 23, 2024
Global Economy
Global economy: glass half full or half empty?
Our region has weathered an actual sharp rise in US rates fairly well
June 06, 2024
Asean
Cambodia’s resilient growth and political stability underpin investment interest
In 2023, the country’s GDP grew by 5.3%, placing it ahead of Vietnam’s 5%, Thailand’s 1.9% and Singapore’s 1.1%.
May 30, 2024
Asean
Chinese firms with ‘China+N’ strategy looking into prospects in Malaysia, Indonesia: OCBC China CEO
Many Chinese firms are considering the suitability of expanding into Malaysia and Indonesia, and not just Vietnam and Thailand.
May 29, 2024
Asean
Philippines seeks Asia logistics hub status, banking on US ties
'An economically strong Philippines will be a valuable ally in the region'
May 21, 2024
Banking & finance
The evolution of UOB’s CFO
Change, wrought by new regulations, disruptive tech, financial crises and new challenges, is the only constant for UOB CFO Lee
May 09, 2024
Asean
Has Asean economic integration empowered regional champions?
The stage is set for a new era of champions to define success amid geopolitical shifts and digital revolution
May 09, 2024
Sustainability
Driving innovation and sustainability in Asean
What makes Singapore an ideal gateway for European companies seeking to expand their presence in SEA? This author shares more.
April 26, 2024
Asean
Regional businesses turning their focus onto Asean in overseas ventures: UOB
The study, now in its fifth year, surveyed more than 4,000 businesses in seven key markets.
April 24, 2024
Asean
Asean exporters' recovery facing growing and multi-faceted competition from China: Maybank
Vietnam has the highest level of overlap
April 14, 2024