The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) reported that investment promotion applications from January to September 2025 totaled 1.37 trillion baht, or about USD 42.2 billion, a 94% increase compared with the same period last year. This marks the highest value on record...
October has brought notable developments for international companies operating or planning to operate in Indonesia. Through the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry Regulation No. 05/2025, the Indonesian government has lowered the minimum paid-up capital...
On September 22, 2025, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed Parliament, outlining a strategic vision to exceed the projected 2-3% annual economic growth over the next decade by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation to...
The Philippine economic team has secured around PHP 51 billion (USD 870 million) in new investments and project expansions from major Japanese conglomerates following high-level meetings in Tokyo. The commitments reflect Japan’s continued confidence in the...
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has secured over MYR 1 billion (USD 238 million) in digital export opportunities through its DEX CONNEX 2025 initiative, solidifying Malaysia’s position as a leading digital hub in ASEAN. The platform connected 217...
The European Union (EU) and Indonesia have concluded a long-anticipated trade agreement that eliminates tariffs on nearly all European exports to Southeast Asia’s largest economy, while enhancing the bloc’s access to vital raw materials. The agreement eliminates...
Vietnam and the European Union (EU) have agreed to set up a special joint task force to address trade barriers and enhance the implementation of the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). The decision was made at the fourth meeting of the EVFTA Committee in...
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has introduced the TouristDigiPay sandbox, a pilot program allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into Thai Baht for payments on goods and services. The initiative aims to support innovation, strengthen...
Singapore’s economy demonstrated resilience in the second quarter of 2025, expanding by 4.4% year-on-year, surpassing the initial advance estimate of 4.3%. This performance contributed to a first-half GDP growth of 4.3% year-on-year. On a quarter-on-quarter...
Malaysia has agreed to purchase and invest over USD 240 billion with the United States to help narrow the trade deficit and secure a reduction in US reciprocal tariffs, from 25% to 19% on Malaysian exports, following a series of high-level negotiations. According to...
The Philippines is emerging as a potential pharmaceutical hub in Southeast Asia as new investments flow into the country’s economic zones. BMI Country Risk & Industry Research cited recent initiatives by AstraZeneca, Merck Business Solutions, and Royale Life...
Vietnam has revised its 2025 GDP growth target upwards to 8.3 – 8.5%, replacing an earlier goal of 8%, under a sweeping new resolution that sets immediate action across investment, infrastructure, credit management, exports and domestic consumption. The...
