When Super Typhoon Ragasa tore through Asia in September 2025, it didn’t just bring devastating winds beyond 200 km/h—it exposed how fragile global supply chains really are. The Devastating Typhoon Ragasa The typhoon slammed into the Philippines, forcing closures across 29 provinces and killing 3 people. It ravaged Taiwan, where a barrier lake overflow in

A quiet revolution is unfolding: Chinese F&B brands are taking over Southeast Asia. Between the golden arches and green Starbucks sirens, a new army of brands has emerged—from Yunnan, Zhengzhou, and Jianyang. With names like Chagee, Mixue, and Haidilao, Chinese food and beverage brands have embarked on one of the most aggressive and successful international

Ishiba’s resignation from the LDP and as prime minister immediately impacted the economy. Hours following the announcement, the Nikkei stock average rose by over 1.0%, and the yen depreciated against the US dollar. This economic shift is a significant boon for Japan’s export-oriented sectors. A weaker yen makes Japanese products more price-competitive globally, directly boosting

The August 2025 riots in Indonesia shocked citizens, international observers, and foreign companies planning to invest in the country. What began as anger over lawmakers’ privileges quickly escalated into nationwide unrest. For foreign investors, the events carried a clear message: political risk in Southeast Asia’s largest economy cannot be underestimated. What Triggered the Unrest Demonstrations

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The Singapore Malaysia mega hub is changing the dynamics and development between two countries—and creating unprecedented opportunities for investors. This integrated ecosystem combines what was once impossible: Johor’s cost-effective scalability, manufacturing muscle, and vast talent pool with Singapore’s global connectivity, financial clout, and innovation power. Three sectors have emerged as prime areas for strategic investment:

COVID-19 was a pandemic that forced retail into the digital world. Without it, there wouldn’t be TikTok durian livestreams generating six-figure revenues for online streamers. The pandemic delivered an unprecedented shock to retail, forcing a sudden halt to traditional brick-and-mortar sales. For perishable goods industries like premium durian trade, which relied on in-person selection and