Connecting Southeast Asia and the Gulf: The Emerging Hubs Reshaping Global Finance
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
Having participated in the IMF Autumn Meetings and the Institute of International Finance Summit in Thailand, I was reminded that these gatherings are ultimately about people as much as policy.
Anutin seeks Temasek Trust backing for regional energy grid
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has invited Temasek Trust to explore investment in a Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore energy network and future infrastructure.
Pet Fair South East Asia 2026 to Bring the Global Pet Industry Together in Bangkok
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2026
Southeast Asia’s only fully B2B pet industry exhibition will welcome 450 exhibitors from 40 countries and 12,500 trade visitors from more than 80 countries to BITEC, October 28–30.
Southeast Asia offers resilience to global businesses in era of fragmentation
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2026
As geopolitical tensions disrupt global trade and investment flows, Southeast Asia has become a critical anchor for multinational companies seeking resilience.
Bangkok Student Rajul Grover Turns Fieldwork into Action for Southeast Asia's "Invisible" Migrants
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Inspired by her domestic helper's heritage and years of field interviews across Bangkok, Bangkok Patana student Rajul Grover releases original research documenting the Nepali-Burmese diaspora and builds youth platforms to address structural inequality.
Vietnam’s electric-car rise sets the pace across Southeast Asia
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Electric vehicles secured about 40% of Vietnam’s new-car sales in 2025, surpassing the global share and placing the country ahead of Thailand and Indonesia.
Gulf and Singtel Group form strategic partnership to enhance submarine cable connectivity between Thailand and Singapore
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
Gulf Development (Gulf) and Singtel Group today announced a strategic partnership to develop new submarine cable connectivity between Thailand and Singapore, reinforcing the two countries' positions as leading digital economies in Southeast Asia.