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Jan 15, 2026
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And, I’m back with a News, ideas and everything in between (NIE) edition.

Today’s brief has pension-fund politics, rekindled tycoon ties in healthcare, and a bubble-tea empire’s listing limbo.

🚀 First, in case you missed the first Southeast post of the year 👇🏽

Southeast #12: In Indonesia, flying too close burns

Southeast #12: In Indonesia, flying too close burns

Emmanuel Samarathisa
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Jan 13
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Brainjam #12: The institutionally blind

Brainjam #12: The institutionally blind

Emmanuel Samarathisa
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Jan 5
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The succession race at Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) drags on, with a replacement for outgoing CEO Nik Amlizan Mohamed still elusive.

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