Southeast Asia
Manufacturing, trade, and digital economies are shifting here faster than almost anywhere else on the planet. Ten nations, one supply chain revolution, and a tourism boom rewriting where the world travels next.
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May- 2026 -21 MayUncategorized
Singapore overtakes Indonesia as Southeast Asia’s largest stock market amid capital flight
Singapore has overtaken Indonesia to become Southeast Asia's largest stock market, with Bloomberg data as of May 20, 2026 placing Singapore's total market capitalisation at USD 645 billion against Indonesia's…
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20 MayEarth
Middle East war drives aluminium prices up 19%, threatens Southeast Asia clean energy goals
The Iran war, starting Feb 28, 2026, has cut 1.6 million tonnes of aluminium production, pushing LME prices up 19% to US$3,597 per tonne. This threatens clean energy projects in…
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20 MayPower
Malacca Strait emerges as next global chokepoint, threatening Western supply chains and inflation
The Strait of Malacca, vital for global trade and oil shipments, is emerging as a critical strategic pressure point following the Hormuz crisis. A disruption would be a macroeconomic event…
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20 MayCompass
Asian travellers now drive global tourism demand, reshaping routes and hotel rates
Outbound travel from China and India has exceeded pre-pandemic levels, and Eastern and Southeast Asia now account for 31.7% of global inspirational travel demand. This shift is behavioural, with shorter…
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20 MayPower
Philanthropy Asia Alliance pledges $2.6M for clean energy in Philippine, Indonesian communities
The Just Energy Transition Community (JETC), a philanthropic coalition, has pledged US$2.6 million to deploy clean energy systems in farming and fishing communities across the Philippines and Indonesia. This initiative…
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20 MayPower
Southeast Asia’s tourism and medical travel hit by oil shock, eroding competitive edge
A conflict-driven closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent jet fuel prices in Asia & Oceania to USD 208.79 per barrel as of 27 March 2026, triggering earnings downgrades,…
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Feb- 2026 -24 FebruaryCompass
Cambodia-Thailand Border Travel — Avoid All Travel Advisories Issued
Multiple Western governments have updated official advisories in February 2026, recommending to "avoid all travel" for areas within 50 kilometers of the Cambodia-Thailand border. This follows recent armed conflicts and…
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24 FebruaryLife & Health
Indonesia volcano alerts updated February 2026 — check exclusion zones
As of February 12, 2026, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against travel to within several kilometers of multiple volcanoes in Indonesia, including Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, Mount…
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23 FebruaryEarth
Malaysia: Tourism tax of RM10 (approx. $2-3 USD) per night now consistently enforced
Foreign tourists should budget for Malaysia's mandatory Tourism Tax (TTx) of RM10 (approx. $2-3 USD) per room, per night. As of 2026, collection rules are more consistently enforced across all…
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23 FebruaryCompass
Myanmar Travel Warning: U.S. & Canada advise against all travel due to escalating conflict
Both the U.S. and Canadian governments are advising against all travel to Myanmar due to escalating armed conflict, civil unrest, and the risk of arbitrary detention. The security situation remains…
