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Chinese carmaker DFSK ramps up Southeast Asia drive

Chinese automaker DFSK is intensifying its push into Southeast Asia by rolling out new energy vehicles tailored for right-hand-drive (RHD) markets.

Bangkok Post

Sweden has 267,570 islands, more than any country on Earth; most have never been lived on

Sweden sits on the edge of the Baltic Sea, shares borders with Norway and Finland, and is mostly known for its forests, fjords, and very good furniture. Not exactly what you'd picture when someone says "island nation." And yet, according to a 2013 survey by Statistics Sweden , this Scandinavian…

The Times of India

Goldman Sachs Flags Three Major Threats To Southeast Asia's Food Supply

Food supply pressures in Southeast Asia are drawing renewed attention as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war, rising fertilizer costs and concerns surrounding El Niño add strain to agricultural markets across the region.

International Business Times

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Cybersecurity firm Mitigata raises $15 million funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm Mitigata has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The capital infusion will fuel headcount expansion, bolster research and development, and drive international market entry into the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Mitigata's AI-powered platform offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, addressing the escalating…

The Economic Times

'Winds and Waves': Gen 10 Fan Theories Point to Ghost-Type Pokémon Inspired by Southeast Asian Folklore

Pokémon Gen 10 theories suggest Ghost-type starters inspired by Southeast Asian folklore, myths, and nature-based creatures like Tropius and Vileplume.

Player One

High oil prices drive a surge in Chinese electric vehicle sales, but charging networks lag behind

The war in Iran has helped reshape the global electric vehicle market, giving Chinese automakers an opening across the developing world as fuel prices surge

The Independent UK

Chinese EV brands signal Southeast Asia expansion at Hong Kong auto expo

China's electric vehicle makers are using Hong Kong's annual auto expo this week to signal their ambitions in the Southeast Asian market, with some brands rolling out right-hand drive models for the region's roads.

Bangkok Post

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As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rival

China is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. Cheaper costs and innovative products are fueling this surge, potentially making China the world's largest producer soon. Despite export hurdles, Chinese companies are eyeing international markets, posing a significant…

The Economic Times

TI 2026 Southeast Asia Qualifier: Schedule, results, teams, format, and how to watch

10 squads collide for SEA's sole seat at TI15.

Dot Esports

NOVVA Group acquires 120 MWp Philippines solar project, anchoring its AI-era power platform in Southeast Asia

HONG KONG, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVVA Group ("Novva"), a global AI-enabling energy infrastructure platform, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of San Jose Solar Power Plant ("SJSP"), a utility-scale solar PV project in Bukidnon, Mindanao, from Mabuhay Power Holdings Corporation. The acquisition…

AAP

Singapore punches above its weight on the Southeast Asia 500, capturing a third of total revenue

Half of the top 10 companies on the SEA 500 are headquartered in Singapore. No. 1 goes to commodity giant Trafigura, with revenue of $240 billion.

Fortune

AION UT Posts 60% Month-on-Month Growth in May, Becoming the Fastest-Growing Chinese EV Hatchback

GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global momentum of the AION UT continued to build in May 2026, with monthly sales reaching 3,331 units – a 60% increase month-on-month – making it the fastest-growing Chinese-brand electric hatchback in its segment.Since its global debut in 2025, the AION UT…

AAP

How surging gold prices led to the biggest jump on this year's Southeast Asia 500

Surging gold prices helped lift Indonesia's Hartadinata Abadi up 115 places on the Southeast Asia 500, as investors flocked to the safe haven asset.

Fortune

The new man of steel! India seen filling the void China may leave

India Steel Industry Growth 2026: Global steel demand is shifting from China to India and Southeast Asia. India's steel consumption is low, offering significant growth potential. Unlike China's property-driven boom, India's demand will stem from infrastructure, manufacturing, and urban development. This growth will be more gradual, influenced by execution challenges…

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Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report says

The International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia's power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers

Fortune

Vietnam is becoming the hottest tourist hotspot in Southeast Asia—and trying to avoid Thailand's mistakes

The country had 21 million visitors in 2025. Officials think they can attract even more in the future—and are splurging on infrastrucuture spending to meet that hoped-for demand.

AAP

Australia's mining giants eye India, SE Asia for growth

Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto say new ‌steel demand in India and Southeast Asia will offset stagnation in China.

Bangkok Post

Iron ore miners highlight India, Asean as they look for growth after China

SINGAPORE — Australia's iron ore miners emphasised on Tuesday how growing steel demand in India and Southeast Asia would help offset the stagnating ‌market in top customer China, where they also face pressure from the state-owned buyer to lower prices and offer better terms.

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The Independent UK

Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report says

The International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia’s power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers

AAP

Informa Markets and Thailand's Health Ministry Join Forces To Deliver a Successful Edition of International Healthcare Week 2026 in Bangkok

BANGKOK, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets joins forces with Thailand's Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) to unveil International Healthcare Week 2026, a transformative regional healthcare platform that will elevate Thailand's position as a world-leading medical and wellness hub and catalyze new waves of investment, innovation, and international…

Fortune

The Southeast Asia 500 has a new engine: Vietnam

Thailand and Indonesia have the most companies on the list. But Vietnam is responsible for roughly a quarter of this year's total revenue growth.

Bangkok Post

Thai bourse emerges as regional force

Thailand's capital market is emerging as a resilient investment destination in Southeast Asia this year, supported by strong corporate earnings, improving foreign investor confidence and attractive dividend yields, even as global markets face mounting geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the bourse says.

The Economic Times

Indian staffing cos step up global reach to diversify revenues

Indian staffing companies are actively expanding their global reach. They are tapping into international talent shortages across sectors like healthcare, engineering, and technology. This strategic move aims to diversify revenue and enhance profit margins. Firms are focusing on regions like Southeast Asia, the US, and Europe. This expansion is driven…

AAP

BAIC FOTON eView Connect Makes a Strong Debut in Thailand, Pioneering a New Paradigm for Green Logistics in Southeast Asia

BEIJING, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CP FOTON recently held an official launch event in Bangkok, Thailand, to unveil its eView Connect new energy van. Senior executives from the CP Group and Foton International, along with the first batch of customers, strategic partners, financial partners, national dealers, and local media,…

Bangkok Post

Vietnam busts group planning large-scale online scam centre

HANOI — Vietnamese police have busted a group suspected of trying to establish a large-scale online ‌scam centre in the country, authorities said on Friday, as criminal networks spread their operations across Southeast Asia.

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