The Vibe Asia

A single Singaporean investor committed $380.1 million to a stainless steel plant in Ha Tinh in January 2026.

Brownfield first, greenfield second. Sunway Healthcare's 2026 to 2028 expansion plan targets existing hospitals before breaking ground on three new facilities in Seremban, Iskandar Puteri, and Putrajaya. The group aims to nearly double capacity by 2032.

The 2024 heat wave pushed Thailand to a record 36,700 MW daily peak. The 2026 conditions may test that ceiling again.

Qatar's energy minister warned spot LNG prices could approach USD 40 per MMBtu if disruptions persist.

DBS Bank advises customers to plan transfers at least a day in advance. In a world where scams move fast, slowing down high-risk account changes may be the most effective defence available.

Isabel Chatterton of ADB described the fund as combining catalytic capital with market-readiness support for founders scaling financial inclusion solutions across Southeast Asia.

Indonesia's payment sector has until March 31, 2029 for full compliance, but the first hard deadline is April 30, 2026, for RBSP and SBP submissions.

The KKR-Singtel deal illustrates how global investment firms are partnering with telecom operators to expand digital infrastructure portfolios.

Energy conservation measures in Thailand and Myanmar reflect broader concerns about fuel supply security.

Japan’s health ministry allowed the development and distribution of two medical products based on iPS cells.