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Asean navigates China-US rivalry for autonomy
Oped, Syed Nizamuddin & Bin Sayed Khassim, Published on 23/11/2024
» With Donald Trump's return to office, Southeast Asia finds itself -- yet again -- paddling between reefs. For Thailand and Malaysia, this means navigating an especially tricky strait. The region is no stranger to this balancing act, or mengayuh antara dua karang, as the Malay proverb goes.
Southeast Asian investors betting on sustainability
News, Suvir Varma, Alex Boulton & Derek Keswakaroon, Published on 19/12/2019
» Private equity and venture investors in Southeast Asia are betting on something new -- sustainability. Bain research shows a significant increase in capital flowing to companies that contribute to environmental and social progress. Just 10 years ago, most large investors in Southeast Asia targeted primary industries such as oil and gas, mining and agricultural commodities. Today, investors are piling into renewable energy projects, financial platforms that provide access to capital for microbusinesses, and for-profit hospital networks that offer underserved populations better access to healthcare.