Analysis Vietnam after the 14th Party Congress: A new tenure with higher stakes The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam concluded on 23 January 2026. Official messaging from the Party Congress stresses continuity, long-term ambition and a commitment to an economy that is open for business. Read More link icon
Analysis Assessing exposure to the Cambodia-linked scam centre sanctions Companies with business interests linked, either directly or indirectly, to Cambodia have been scrambling to assess their exposure to the Cambodia-based business empire Prince Group and the financial services conglomerate Huione Group. Read More link icon
Analysis Indonesia: development of new capital will be source of discord for the next government The stability of the alliance between the Indonesian President and his successor could be on shaky ground as development of new capital city, Nusantara, is hit with funding issues. We examine what this means for Indonesia over the coming years. Read More link icon
Analysis Malaysia's new king: all business Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar’s appointment as king will likely steady Malaysian politics, with significant implications for the wider business environment. Read More link icon
Analysis Thailand: Ex-PM Thaksin’s release from jail could shake up politics Released from jail, Thailand’s Ex-PM Thaksin will want to make use of his newfound freedom to ensure that Pheu Thai is fully behind his youngest daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Read More link icon