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Latest news and trends shaping ASEAN

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How digital assets are shaping the future of treasury
Digital infrastructure is impacting both financial processes and the way businesses operate. Learn how treasury teams are adapting to the opportunities.
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How ASEAN is digitalising trade to overcome headwinds
Digital integration could boost inter-regional trade resilience and incl…
Indonesia’s healthcare moment is now
With rising demand, bold reforms and a digital backbone now in place, In…
SGD643 million loan backs Singtel’s next-gen data centre
Singtel’s Arthur Lang and Standard Chartered’s Chow Wan Thonh discuss ho…
The future of stablecoin
Clear regulations will pave the way for enhanced collaboration between b…
14 Aug 2025
Payments innovation is driving the future of treasury
As the SEA digital economy accelerates, treasury teams are adopting new …
Powering progress: Investing in ASEAN’s digital future
ASEAN’s digital economy offers immense growth opportunities for business…
SEA growth faces weaker boost from cuts
Geopolitical risks and doubts over AI-driven expansion are reducing the …
Unlocking the next chapter in ASEAN-China cooperation: Smart…
Ensuring the ASEAN-China corridor reaches its potential will have positi…
We’re connecting ASEAN and the Gulf as Islamic finance…
Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship is an opportunity for our bank to develop …
From headwinds to horizons accelerating China-ASEAN connecti…
Highlights from the Standard Chartered China Summit 2025 – exploring cro…
Powering Asia’s next growth chapter
With deep sector expertise and strong local networks, we are enabling cl…
No shelter from the storm
ASEAN's businesses and policymakers need to recalibrate their strategies…
ASEAN as the super-connector: Unlocking regional trade and g…
Why the next five years can cement ASEAN’s position as a major global tr…
What opportunities lie ahead for ASEAN following the upgrade…
Chinese investment is key to achieving high-tech development.
Financing a renewable-powered future in the Philippines
Learn more about our role as mandated lead arranger, lender and hedge co…
Partnering to advance Indonesia’s energy transition am…
Learn how we worked with global partners to support financing for ACWA P…
Enabling sustainable and inclusive growth: Standard Chartere…
P.D. Singh, CEO for India and South Asia explains how we are leveraging …
Fueling growth and deepening ties
We reinforce our partnership with San Miguel Corporation Group through t…
Financing ASEAN’s energy future: Unlocking green growth
Why bold financial solutions are needed to accelerate ASEAN’s energy tra…
Vietnam’s journey to sustainable growth and innovation
Standard Chartered Vietnam's CEO brings her global expertise and local u…
Event Highlights
Discover opportunities in ASEAN and beyond with insights and views from our recent events.

ASEAN-China corridor opportunities
Watch the highlights from the China summit for more insights on ASEAN-China collaboration, growth and innovation.

ASEAN-China supply chain resilience
In this panel discussion, leaders discuss the way forward for ASEAN-China supply chain cooperation and localisation strategies for enterprises in the energy and automotive sectors.

ASEAN-China growth avenue insights
Explore growth avenues in ASEAN, and strategies for Chinese corporates to expand globally and better position themselves to lead and seize market opportunities.

Spotlight on ASEAN business
Discover perspectives on ASEAN as a key hub for foreign investment and trade that is driven by strong consumer markets and advanced digital and manufacturing infrastructure.

Unlock growth in ASEAN and beyond
From accelerating net-zero transition to driving innovation, we help businesses unlock growth opportunities in ASEAN and beyond. From here, possibilities are everywhere.

Investopia Global Singapore 2024
Watch highlights from the event and explore the pivotal role of cross-border collaboration in navigating today’s complex global landscape to unlock sustainable growth opportunities