Southeast Asia

Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand

Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
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Coal plant exit hurdle looms in Southeast Asia as $135b capital remains unrecovered, IEA says

Utilities sit on stranded assets, delaying retirements and extending repayment cycles.

Southeast Asia risks losing EV value without supply chain buildout, Bain says

Indonesia controls over 60% of nickel output but the region makes only 2% of EVs.

Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems

Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.

Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips

Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.

Experience-led concepts drive reinvention of Asia’s retail spaces

Fashion and F&B remain key drivers of leasing and footfall

Southeast Asia races to redesign energy security amidst ME conflict, report says

All six markets have announced nuclear ambitions for 2030 to 2037.

ASEAN PMI hits 52.8 in January as output surges to 3-year high

Output and confidence rise, but price pressures cloud outlook.

Solar profitability rises 9% in Southeast Asia with battery integration

Stable policies and foreign investment are vital to unlock the region's solar potential.

Oh!Some bets on experience-led retail to engage shoppers

Interactive store layouts, tie-ups, and live events seek to encourage repeat visits.

Global turbine crunch threatens Vietnam and Philippines gas power

The shortage is seen to delay projects in the said countries.

Hyke to launch electric ferries in Philippines, Singapore by 2027

The demand for autonomous shuttles in Asia is exploding.

Southeast Asia’s onshore wind capacity to hit 26 GW by 2030

Thanks to short-term policies supporting the rollout of more projects.

bolttech, Sumitomo Corporation to tackle Asia’s used smartphone market

Reusing old phones, seen at 430 million units by 2027, benefits the environment.