Malaysia’s services sector has achieved a historic milestone by recording a trade surplus of MYR 1.15 billion (USD 290 million) in 2025, ending a 13-year deficit streak. Total services trade surged to an all-time high of MYR 543.01 billion (USD 137.47 billion),...
Despite persistent global uncertainties stemming from tariffs and protectionist policies, Singapore secured USD 11 billion in fixed asset investments (FAI) in 2025, up from USD 10.5 billion in 2024 and USD 10 billion in 2023. This steady growth reflects continued...
Ongoing negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and the Philippines remain on track, with both governments aiming to conclude the deal by the end of 2026. Canadian Ambassador David Hartman noted that the first round of negotiations, held...
European companies are looking to deepen their investment footprint in Vietnam, with interests spanning finance, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, textiles, and clean energy. Company executives from across Europe, including...
Indonesia expects additional investment from the United Arab Emirates following talks between President Prabowo Subianto and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The discussions took place during a visit to Abu Dhabi earlier this week. Relations between...
Thailand’s exports and imports rose to their highest levels in four years in January, driven by strong outbound shipments of electronic products and increased imports of raw materials and machinery. The growth comes as Thailand seeks a trade agreement with the United...
Indonesia’s economy is estimated to have grown by 5.2% in 2025, in line with the government’s target, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said at a meeting of the Financial System Stability Committee on January 27. Growth momentum was expected to strengthen in the...
Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest diplomatic tier in Vietnam’s foreign policy framework, as both sides adjust trade strategies amid disruptions to global commerce linked to U.S. tariff...
Malaysia reached an unprecedented economic peak in 2025 as total trade breached the MYR 3 trillion (USD 770.51 billion) threshold for the first time. This landmark achievement was fueled by record-breaking exports which climbed 6.5% to MYR 1.607 trillion (USD 411.74...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reported securing new investment commitments from manufacturing, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and IT-BPM companies during a five-day investment mission to the United States. Led by Director General Tereso O. Panga, the...
Singapore’s economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by sustained momentum in technology-related sectors, particularly those linked to artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The central bank noted that...
Thailand is planning to change its rules to allow more foreign businesses to operate in the country with fewer restrictions. The Commerce Ministry said it will ask the Cabinet to remove 10 business categories from the restricted list under the Foreign Business Act,...
