Indonesian sovereign wealth fund unveils leadership lineup including Sachs, Thai ex-PM Thaksin
Analysts caution that the fund’s success will hinge more on its execution than on the prominence of its board members.
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Hyundai Motor commits $21b investment in US through 2028
The move comes as the South Korean auto conglomerate seeks to navigate the Trump administration’s intensified tariff policies.
Thailand gears up for a spectacular Songkran
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is optimistic the country will earn THB26 billion from tourism over the holiday period.
China, Japan, South Korea trilateral meet stresses key role of cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for promoting trilateral cooperation to achieve the effect of "1+1+1>3."
Constitutional Court dismisses impeachment of South Korean PM Han Duck-soo
The court’s decision -- which is final and unchallengeable -- was not unanimous, with 5 justices voting to dismiss the impeachment motion and 1 voting to uphold it. The…
Indonesia retains credit rating amid promising growth, but revenue concerns persist
Credit rating agencies warn that a downgrade could be on the horizon if the government struggles to sustain economic growth or allows the fiscal deficit to widen by prioritising…
WWII Battle of Manila scars linger 80 years later; many hope atrocities will not be forgotten
It is believed that roughly 100,000 citizens were killed during the monthlong battle fought between Japanese and U.S. troops in the Philippine capital. Many died during the…
South Korean politics faces ‘super week’ of landmark rulings
Court’s impeachment verdict on Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, March 24, may serve as a bellwether for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's fate, observers say.
Protests break out as Indonesia’s House passes controversial Military Law
House of Representatives lawmakers and government officials insist that the revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law is based on "democratic principles, civilian supremacy…
China accelerates consumption-driven growth model
The model focuses on enhancing consumption capacity, releasing consumption willingness, optimising consumption environments, and unlocking consumption bottlenecks.