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Singapore’s Straits Times Index is Southeast Asia’s best performing index for 2024—and it's all due to its Big Three banks

A share rally in Singapore's biggest banks—DBS, UOB and OCBC—lifted the Straits Times Index to end the year above Malayis'a Kuala Lumpur Composite Index.

Fortune

For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally

A U.S. Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia

The Independent UK

A US Navy ship will make its first port call in 8 years in Cambodia, a close ally of China

A U.S. Navy warship will make a port call next week in Cambodia, China’s close ally in Southeast Asia, the first such visit in eight years

The Independent UK

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Myanmar soldiers ‘forced to take meth’ to stay sharp

Soldiers captured by rebel forces claim they were given methamphetamines before being told to torch houses

The Independent UK

A&N Islands: New insights into genetic heritage of Nicobarese people

The Nicobar Islands are situated in the eastern Indian Ocean and south of the Andaman Islands. The archipelago largely consists of seven large islands. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tuya Inc (NYSE: TUYA) - Growth to Accelerate Following 13% Stake Purchase by 65 Equity Partners

Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners bought 13% stake in Tuya Inc. (NYSE:TUYA), implying a total investment of US$100 million (or S$134M). The fund's mandate is to support high growth, mid-cap companies seeking a listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The listing will benefit Tuya Inc. by providing easy access to capital…

Benzinga

Financial and community hurdles slow geothermal energy development in Southeast Asia

Positioned along the seismically active Ring of Fire, Indonesia and the Philippines have the second and third highest installed geothermal energy capacity in the world, after the United States

The Independent UK

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Is White Vein Kratom Right for New Users? Pros and Cons

White vein kratom is a popular strain of the kratom plant, known for its energizing and mood-enhancing effects. Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia,

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Trump's victory could make life harder for Hong Kong—and that may be good news for Singapore's banks

Banks like Singapore's OCBC are poised to gain from Chinese investment into Southeast Asia—now potentially supercharged by a new Trump trade war.

Fortune

Thailand, the 'Detroit of Southeast Asia', is at the forefront of China’s battle for the global auto market

China has invested at least $1.4 billion in the nearby country’s auto plants.

Fortune

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Southeast Asian defense chiefs are meeting with China, the United States and other partner nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of the South China Sea is leading to more confrontations

The Independent UK

Thailand’s new equal marriage law predicted to boost tourism industry by $2bn

Thailand is predicted to see a boost to its economy after it became the first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

The Independent UK

Apple's trying to undo an iPhone sales ban in Indonesia with a reported $100 million investment

IDC, a market intelligence firm, notes that Indonesia is one of Apple's fastest growing markets in Southeast Asia.

Fortune

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

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Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing

It’s been a whirlwind week for Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto. On Nov. 9, he was breaking bread with Chinese leader Xi Jinping; three days later he was sitting down with President Joe Biden in the White House. In between, Subianto found time to reach out to Donald Trump to congratulate…

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Exploring the Benefits of Kratom for Mental Clarity and Focus

Kratom, a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, has been traditionally used by locals for its energizing and soothing effects. In recent years, it has gained popularity for a variety of uses beyond pain relief and relaxation. Many users have ...

International Business Times

Indonesia Bets On SE Asia's First Battery Plant To Become EV Hub

Rows of robotic arms move with precision to assemble nickel-based battery cells on the production line at Indonesia's inaugural electric vehicle battery plant, the first in Southeast Asia.

Al Jazeera

Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, report warns

ASEAN’s 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says.

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Red Vein Kratom Guide: Benefits, Features and Where to Buy

Many people struggle with chronic pain, stress, and anxiety in today's fast-paced world. Traditional pain medications can be addictive and have unpleasant side effects. That is why red-vein kratom appears as a natural alternative that many ...

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China's Auto Industry Has The World On Notice. Here, It's Already Winning

As Europe reckons with intensifying EV competition, China Inc. is making much bigger moves elsewhere—especially South America and Asia.

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Red Thai Kratom

While there are lots of different varieties, Red Thai kratom is one of the brightest forms of this family. It is known for its potent effects and has been used for centuries in traditional remedies in the native areas of Southeast Asia. When you ...

The Independent UK

Cave fossils reveal how early humans colonised Southeast Asia

Analysis of fossils from Laos cave suggests Homo sapiens dispersed in region earlier than previously thought

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ASEAN And China Focus On Market Integration Amid South China Sea Tensions

Chinese Premier emphasizes market integration with ASEAN amid South China Sea tensions. ASEAN-China trade pact negotiations ongoing. Discussions on regiona...

The Independent UK

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit talks as South China Sea disputes lurk

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for deeper market integration with Southeast Asia during annual summit talks where territorial disputes in the South China Sea are likely to be high on the agenda

The Independent UK

Cambodian fishermen turn to raising eels as Tonle Sap lake runs out of fish

Fishermen in Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater fishery, the Tonle Sap lake, hope that raising eels will help them adapt to new realities stemming from climate change and environmental damage

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