Singapore has become an increasingly attractive destination for billionaires, with the number of high-net-worth individuals calling the city-state home rising to 47 in 2024. These billionaires, with a combined wealth of USD 155.5 billion, have made Singapore one of...
The Philippines has been attracting attention from several U.S. semiconductor and electronics companies following its participation in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. According to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), discussions have...
Singapore has reinforced its commitment to advancing Indonesia’s green energy sector through investments in sustainable industrial zones and renewable energy projects in Batam, Bintan, Karimun (BBK), and Kendal Industrial Park. This commitment was announced...
Thailand has introduced updates to its long-term resident visa program to attract foreign experts, investors, and executives, aiming to enhance the country’s talent pool and global competitiveness. Recently approved by the cabinet, these changes expand the target...
Investment flows from France to Vietnam have been robust, with French companies and organizations expanding their operations in the country. In early January 2025, asset management firm Mirova announced its USD 10 million investment in Ecoligo, a Berlin-based solar...
On January 7, 2025, Malaysia and Singapore finalized an agreement to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim...
Singapore continues to attract substantial investments, securing approximately USD 4 billion in fixed asset investment (FAI) commitments during the first half of 2024, as reported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). This achievement positions the EDB on...
The free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and South Korea officially took effect on December 31, 2024, marking a historic milestone in their economic relationship. Signed on September 17, 2023, the FTA aims to create new opportunities for businesses and...
Nineteen Australian companies have shown interest in investing in Indonesia’s technology sector, according to the Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs statement last October. Following a meeting with the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia,...
Malaysia has demonstrated strong investor confidence with approved investments totaling MYR 254.7 billion (USD 56.58 billion) for the first nine months of 2024, reflecting a 10.7% year-on-year growth and the creation of over 159,000 jobs. Investment, Trade and...
Vietnam has demonstrated impressive growth in foreign investment in 2024, attracting over USD 27.26 billion as of October, marking a 1.9% increase from the previous year. The processing and manufacturing sector received the largest share, with USD 17.1 billion,...
GDS International, a leading data center developer in Asia, has announced a significant investment of up to USD 1 billion to establish a hyperscale data center park in Chonburi, Thailand, over the next five years. This initiative was revealed during a meeting with...
