Kenya Akama
Stories by Kenya Akama
State-led mega-merger creates Malaysian auto giant targeting EV pivot
Sime Darby will buy Permodalan Nasional's 61.2% stake in UMW Holdings for $761m.
Thailand’s Central Group goes own way after FamilyMart exit
The Thai retailer seeks fresh start with Tops Daily convenience stores.
SE Asia IPOs this year buck the global downtrend, but tech listings take a back seat
The amount raised through IPOs rose about 40% in SE Asia in H1.
Thai, Singapore hotel groups check in to Japan’s booming tourism market
Centara and Dusit open hotels this year with Capella and Banyan to follow.
Thailand aims to replicate Singapore’s model for startups
Capital gains tax breaks begin to attract investor funds to the nascent industry.
Indonesia challenges Thailand’s title as the ‘Detroit of Asia’
Rich mineral resources for batteries give archipelago leg up in EV shift.
