ASEAN’s AI hub race raises growth hopes — and risks for workers, SMEs and the environment
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are accelerating investment in AI, semiconductors and data centres, but ASEAN’s AI boom is also fuelling concerns over job losses, inequality, energy demand, water stress and a possible tech bubble.
Japan PM Takaichi eyeing new quota for growth investment
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday (May 22) showed a plan to set up a new investment quota for 17 growth areas, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors, to support long-term corporate investments.
IMF closely monitors Iran war, warns of higher inflation and slower global growth
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
The International Monetary Fund said it is tracking the Iran war and the fallout for energy supplies very closely, warning that a prolonged surge in oil and gas prices could push up inflation and drag down global growth.
IMF Chief Prescribes Capital, AI and Labour Reform as Path to Faster Global Growth
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Georgieva builds on Thailand’s Finance Minister’s remarks to outline a three-point global blueprint for lifting productivity — and leaves Bangkok impressed by its canals and temples
Frasers Property Thailand (FPT) signals a strong start to fiscal year 2026, reporting a 7.8% year-on-year revenue increase to 3,216 million baht. In this segment, CEO Lim Hua Tiong outlines the company’s resilient multi-asset strategy and its shift toward a service-based income model.