Ancient seafarers in Southeast Asia may have built advanced boats 40,000 years ago
The ancient peoples of the Philippines and of Island Southeast Asia (ISEA) may have built sophisticated boats and mastered ...
Rising hotspots signal early warnings of transboundary haze threats in Southeast Asia
The sporadic forest fires in mainland Southeast Asia signal the return of the hazardous haze, which could inflict extensive ...
Max Has Successful Launch In Southeast Asia As VOD Revenues Increase 14% To $1.8B - MPA
Premium VOD revenues in Southeast Asia in 2024 surged by 14% to reach $1.8BN, with Max having an encouraging debut, according ...
Grab points to potential of ‘undertapped’ Southeast Asia market—but a disappointing forecast sends shares plunging over 10%
CEO Anthony Tan said Grab is currently serving just one out of 20 people in Southeast Asia despite hitting an all-time high ...
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Why Sovereign Wealth Funds Are All the Rage in Southeast Asia
Not to be outdone, the Philippines created its own state-owned investment vehicle, the Maharlika Wealth Fund. After a few ...
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Southeast Asia’s healthcare transformation: Emerging macro trends and AI-driven healthcare investment opportunities
The convergence of shifting demographics, rising affluence, and targeted government initiatives is driving rapid growth in ...
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The case for carbon taxes in Southeast Asia
With widespread support for carbon taxes, Southeast Asia has a unique opportunity to lead the charge in sustainable economic reform.
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Peatlands and mangroves key to reducing carbon emissions in Southeast Asia, finds international study
Conserving and restoring Southeast Asia’s carbon-rich peatlands and mangroves could mitigate more than 50 per cent of the ...
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Seasonal influenza surveillance and vaccination policies in the WHO South-East Asian Region
The WHO South-East Asia Region (SEAR), with its high population density, is recognised by epidemiologists as a critical ...
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Southeast Asia VOD revenue grows 14% to $1.8bn led by Netflix as Max makes strong debut
While Netflix leads with a 52% viewership share and 42% revenue share, competition is growing in Indonesia and Thailand from ...
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Protecting peatlands and mangroves could halve Southeast Asia’s land-use emissions
representing nearly half of the region’s land-use emissions. The study estimated that there are 5.34 million hectares (13.4 million acres) of drained peatlands in Southeast Asia, an area larger ...
Singapore’s UOB post record profits as it bets its Southeast Asia focus will drive growth amid global uncertainties
The bank's CEO Wee Ee Cheong said an enlarged customer base and enhanced platforms in the region positions UOB well.