China’s NEVs gaining traction
BYD recently overtook United States-based Tesla to become the world's top EV seller by recording annual sales of battery EVs of 2.26 million, up 28 percent year-on-year.
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Luxury hotels hit by Nepal’s Gen Z protests face more pressure from spring elections
With most 5-star properties already reporting losses, March polls could also deter visitors.
Combined net worth of the five richest in Vietnam rose sharply in 2025
Forbes’ data showed that as of December 31, Vietnam had five US dollar billionaires, one fewer than at the start of the year, but their combined wealth jumped by more than US$28…
Japanese automakers losing market share in Southeast Asia amid increased competition from Chinese brands
In response, Japanese car companies have been scaling back production in Thailand one after another. This could deal a blow to supply chains in the Southeast Asia region, which is…
10 more companies linked to scams added into database, say Malaysian cops
Authorities advised the public to not be deceived by offers of ‘easy work’ of registering companies or businesses with the Companies’ Commission of Malaysia and opening bank…
Indonesia’s start-up scandals in 2025 force investors to raise the bar, change playbooks
From the unravelling of eFishery saga to corruption probes ensnaring venture capital executives tied to state-backed funding at TaniHub, the year stripped the gloss from Southeast…
iPhone 16 becomes highest selling phone in India: Report
US-based tech giant Apple sold about 6.5 million iPhone 16 units in the first 11 months of 2025, making it the country’s highest‑selling smartphone, according to a new report.
Online platforms must follow Malaysian laws from Jan 1
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that although social media platforms with more than eight million users were no longer required to formally apply for a licence, as…
James Dyson reworks $21 billion family office empire with fund transfers to Singapore firm
Weybourne, the Dyson family’s investment firm, has transferred funds totalling at least £624 million (S$1.08 billion) from a major UK entity in 2025 to its Singapore holding…
China’s new-style tea brands find a hot new market in US
New-style tea refers to freshly prepared, healthier versions of milk tea and fruit tea.