FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 13 - Caught on Camera

Asia's next generation, globally-educated and financially-literate, are taking control of their fortunes

Rich young Asians want to "call the shots" when it comes to their finances, says Maybank's head of wealth management Alice Tan.

Fortune · Feb 14

7 Historic Empires Richer Than the Mughals You Probably Didn’t Learn About

When history recalls the wealthiest empires of the world, the Mughal Empire often features prominently for its opulent courts, monumental architecture, and dominance in the Indian subcontinent. At its peak around the 17th century, the Mughal Empire controlled about 24 % of the world’s economy, making it one of the…

Times Life · Feb 14

Chinese platforms like Xiaohongshu look to Southeast Asia as the U.S. applies more scrutiny

In 2025, China’s trade surplus from digital services jumped to a record high of $33 billion, according to data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

Fortune · Feb 12

Asia is one of the world's least insured places, even as it's battered by climate change and natural disasters

Total losses from natural disasters across Asia-Pacific last year totaled $73 billion, yet just $9 billion was insured, according to Munich Re.

Fortune · Jan 30

ASEAN should adhere to rule of law in face of 'unilateral actions,' Philippines' top diplomat says

Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro says Southeast Asian countries should steadfastly maintain restraint and adhere to international law as acts of aggression across Asia and “unilateral actions” elsewhere in the world threaten the rules-based global order

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Asia is the 'next big frontier' for sustainable aviation fuel as governments push green mandates

Malaysia may soon consider an SAF mandate, the latest policy in Southeast Asia's tentative embrace of green aviation.

Fortune · Jan 28

Is Malaysia Southeast Asia’s next luxury capital?

A ride on board Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express suggests that it might be

Evening Standard · Jan 27

Rising coal demand overshadows Southeast Asia's transition to renewable energy

Southeast Asia’s need for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining progress on cutting carbon emissions that contribute to global warming

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Carney’s China trip is another indication that Canada’s energy sector is its gateway to Asia

Canada has a lot to gain in Asia. From his attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in October 2025 to his recent visit in Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s diplomatic trips to Asia show that Canada has both an interest and a need to enter the…

The Conversation · Jan 19

Singapore tries to give its flagging stock market a kickstart with a link to the NASDAQ, allowing firms to easily list in both places

The bridge will appeal to companies who want to access U.S. capital, yet still tap “strong brand recognition” in Southeast Asia, says EY's Chan Yew Kiang.

Fortune · Jan 16