France offers SE Asia an often forgotten third way choice
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Singapore’s UOB wants to dominate US$2 trillion trade finance market in Southeast Asia
The bank, which serves thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and corporate giants, wants to capture a bigger slice of the US$2 trillion trade flows in the region, according to Frederick Chin, head of group wholesale banking and markets.
East Timor looks to the pope’s visit as a reward after 20 years of fragile stability
DILI, East Timor (AP) — East Timor is in a festive mood as it prepares for the arrival of Pope Francis on his first trip to the deeply Catholic country, hard on the heels of the 25th anniversary of the referendum on independence from Indonesia.
Will Bangladesh join Asean? Maritime arbitration wins and cultural links favour Dhaka
Bangladesh is seeking to diversify its foreign policy and reduce its dependence on India by joining Asean although the prospects of Dhaka being a new member of the regional bloc is unlikely for now, according to observers, as it continues to grapple with the impact of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s downfall.
New Zealand aims to double exports to ASEAN, Indo-Pacific
KUALA LUMPUR -- New Zealand is aiming to double its exports to ASEAN and the broader Indo-Pacific region over the next decade, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told Nikkei Asia on Tuesday in an exclusive interview.
Malaysia as 2025 Asean chair: a test of diplomacy, regional cohesion – and its China ties
Tough issues are sure to crop up during its tenure, said Thomas Daniel, a senior fellow at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies in Malaysia.
Malaysian auto sales close in on ASEAN leader Indonesia
TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA/BANGKOK -- Malaysia, the second-largest automobile market in Southeast Asia, is closing in on Indonesia, the biggest, due to robust consumer spending amid a strong economy.
Malaysia’s Sarawak courts Australian cooperation to boost green economy goals
“Sarawak stands at a critical juncture where we must decouple GDP growth from unsustainable energy and resource consumption. This shift will not happen on its own,” Abang Johari said while speaking at this year’s edition of the annual Asean-Australian Business Forum on Thursday.