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Online thrifting in Southeast Asia offers value and sustainability, but hidden costs, shipping fees, and spatial mismatches can turn bargains into liabilities. Here's how to shop smart.
The US-Venezuela oil deal could reshape global energy dynamics. Wei-Ling Tan analyzes implications for ASEAN markets, infrastructure challenges, and what it means for regional energy security.
As ASEAN incomes rise, the air hockey table market is booming. We analyze the top models and the regional trends driving home entertainment spending.
Canada’s C$27.6 billion tariff package against US goods, covering 700+ items, signals a new phase in North American trade tensions. The dispute’s ripple effects could reshape supply chains and investment flows into ASEAN.
Scotland's rural hotel rates surged 9.2% as 'coolcation' demand from US and UK travellers reshapes tourism. A data-driven case study for ASEAN's cooler highland destinations.
Tesla and eight automakers recall 4.3 million vehicles in China, the largest ever, over emergency door handle safety. Beijing's crackdown on EV design signals a regulatory shift with global implications.
The US dollar hovers near a three-month low after the Treasury's bond market intervention. For ASEAN markets, a softer greenback offers relief on imported inflation, but Jackson Hole and Fed policy under Warsh remain key risks.
US Treasury buyback plan eases bond market pressure, setting up Asian stocks for gains. Regional markets poised to rebound as long-dated yields fall from multi-decade highs.
Freehold food factories are a rare, defensive asset class in Singapore, offering perpetual value and strong rental growth. With policy-driven demand and limited supply, they present a strategic long-term investment opportunity.
The greenback edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed tensions in the Gulf region, as markets across Southeast Asia and beyond turned their attention to upcoming U.S. inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's next policy move.
Forest City, Malaysia’s US$100 billion ghost city, has become a hub for transnational scam syndicates. A recent raid uncovered 335 arrests, highlighting the professionalisation of organised crime in Southeast Asia.
Asian markets rise on softer US jobs data, but Gulf tensions keep oil elevated. A deep dive into Fed rate bets, earnings growth, and what it means for Southeast Asian investors.
PriorityEvac offers guaranteed private evacuation flights for USD 1,250/year, but raises equity concerns in disaster resilience. A technocratic analysis for Southeast Asia.
Boeing's 737 MAX 7 certification after eight years signals a turning point for aviation safety and ASEAN supply chains, with production ramp-up and regulatory lessons for the region.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signalled readiness for further joint yen intervention with Japan and urged an expansion of the Fed's FIMA Repo Facility, a move with direct implications for Southeast Asian currency and trade dynamics.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, killed two people and injured 50 after a shopping mall explosion. With 300,000 evacuated and businesses like TSMC affected, the event tests disaster resilience and supply chain stability.
The U.S. dollar hit a one-month high as markets weigh a lingering chance of a Fed rate hike. For ASEAN, a stronger dollar means pressure on regional currencies and trade dynamics.
Ukraine strikes Wildberries warehouses, accusing Russia’s largest online retailer of storing drone parts. The attacks disrupt supply chains and highlight the vulnerability of e-commerce in wartime.
The US dollar holds firm as Iran tensions fuel oil price gains and inflation fears, while the yen languishes near a 40-year low. What does this mean for Southeast Asian markets?
Singapore's new DfM study shows upfront design investments can cut building costs by up to SGD 950,000 annually. A blueprint for ASEAN's built environment.