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,...
Vietnam’s credit growth is set to hit one of its highest levels in years, pushing the country’s credit-to-GDP ratio to the top among lower-middle-income economies, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). At a press briefing, SBV Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha...
JLand Group (JLG), the infrastructure arm of Johor Corporation, has officially launched Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), a 7,290-acre integrated development designed to anchor the digital economy of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). Unveiled on December...
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 500 million policy-based loan to support the sustainable development of the Philippines’ blue economy, marking the bank’s first extensive cross-sector program in the region focused on marine ecosystems and ocean-based...
Indonesia is set to significantly expand its investments in digital infrastructure to fortify its digital economy and maintain robust economic growth. The government has unveiled a stimulus package for the upcoming year aimed at stimulating key sectors and fostering...
Singapore’s economy expanded by 4.8% in 2025, significantly exceeding earlier forecasts, according to preliminary government data released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry and highlighted by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his New Year message. This full-year...
