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Malaysia: ASEAN’s Second-Fastest Growing Economy ?
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is now set to become the second-fastest-growing economy among the ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025, trailing only Vietnam, after a series of upward revisions to gross domestic product (GDP) … Continue reading Malaysia: ASEAN’s Second-Fastest Growing Economy ?
Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers at risk
THA TON, Thailand  – For most of her life, 59-year-old farmer Tip Kamlue has irrigated her fields in northern Thailand with the waters of the Kok River, which flows down from neighbouring Myanmar before joining with the Mekong River that … Continue reading Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers at risk
Indonesia: A Growing Economy with Global Ambitions
JAKARTA – Indonesia emerges as one of the world’s 20 largest economies, with a GDP of about USD 1.396 trillion in 2024 and a GDP-per-capita of approximately USD 4,958. Its population of 283.5 million people in 2024 underscores the scale … Continue reading Indonesia: A Growing Economy with Global Ambitions
Korean Air and Condor reconnect Germany and Korea
FRANKFURT / SEOUL  — Korean Air and Condor have formally activated their new interline agreement, restoring German feeder connections for Korea-bound passengers for the first time in more than a decade. The agreement, in effect since September 29, enables travelers … Continue reading Korean Air and Condor reconnect Germany and Korea
BMW Tightens Grip on Singapore’s Luxury Car Market
SINGAPORE — BMW has reinforced its status as Singapore’s leading premium carmaker, holding the No. 1 position in the luxury segment and ranking No. 2 overall in the city-state’s car market for the first nine months of 2025, according to … Continue reading BMW Tightens Grip on Singapore’s Luxury Car Market