Collaboration not disruption is key to start-up success in Asia, say academics

Collaboration not disruption is key to start-up success in Asia, say academics

South-east Asia should look to Japan and South Korea rather than Silicon Valley, research suggests

Asean integration key vs Trump tariffs

(UPDATE) KUALA LUMPUR — Asean must act boldly to speed up regional economic integration as sweeping US tariffs leave much of the world caught in the middle of a devastating trade war, the bloc's chief said Wednesday. The 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which count on the United States as their main export market, were among those slapped with the toughest levies by President Donald Trump. "To remain relevant and…

Asean chief urges 'boldly' integrating region's economies

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations must “act boldly” to accelerate regional economic integration as sweeping US tariffs leave much of the world caught in the middle of a devastating trade war, the bloc’s chief said Wednesday. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which count on the United States as

Industry leaders gather to talk challenges

The timing of the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Vision Conference was ideal, bringing together top executives from across the industry on so-called Liberation Day as the U.S. government imposed tariffs on countries around the world. The April 2 event, which kicked off with an evening network reception the night before, served as a crucial gathering point for industry leaders, fostering in-depth conversations surrounding the most pressing challenges…

US tariffs, China slowdown cloud developing Asia’s growth outlook, says ADB

MANILA (Reuters) – The full implementation of U.S. tariffs could cut developing Asia’s growth by about a third of a percentage point this year and nearly a full percentage point in 2026, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday. In its Asian Development Outlook report, the ADB projected that growth in developing Asia will ease slightly to 4.9% in 2025 — the slowest pace since 2022 — and slow further to 4.7% in 2026, from 5.0% in 2024. The fo…

The New US Tariffs Are a Wake-Up Call For ASEAN

If the bloc fails to prioritize human rights in its response to the coming economic turmoil, it will emerge more divided, more unequal, and less free.