Singapore
The region’s financial and logistics chokepoint, with regulatory influence and capital flows well out of proportion to its size.
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May- 2026 -26 MayCompass
Singapore’s tourism revenue falls despite rising arrivals, squeezing mid-market businesses
Singapore's tourism sector recorded 16.9 million international visitor arrivals in 2025 and S$32.8 billion in tourism receipts. However, the Singapore Tourism Board projects 2026 receipts at S$31–32.5 billion, a decline…
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25 MayTech & AI
Grab’s AI-driven ‘cyborganisation’ challenges Southeast Asia’s data protection laws
Grab CEO Anthony Tan is restructuring the super-app around a 'cyborganisation' model, integrating AI into every employee's workflow for operational decisions. With 2024 revenue of US$2.35 billion and US$150 million…
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22 MayCapital
Oil shock fractures Southeast Asia, hitting Philippines and Thailand hardest
A Middle East-driven oil price surge, with Brent crude between USD 88 and USD 94 per barrel since late April 2026, is fracturing Southeast Asia. Commodity exporters like Indonesia and…
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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…
