Singapore and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have finalized the EFTA-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (ESDEA), aiming to facilitate seamless data flows and boost digital trade between Singapore and EFTA member states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and...
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and its suppliers reported USD 1.2 billion in exports in 2024, accounting for 30% of the country’s OEM parts exports. Despite global trade concerns, including possible U.S. tariffs, PEZA assured minimal impact on the Philippines due to...
Malaysia’s trade and investment mission to France in July 2025 secured an estimated MYR 4 billion (USD 900 million) in potential investments and MYR 675 million (USD 152 million) in prospective exports. The delegation met with 40 representatives from France’s...
Vietnam is preparing to roll out one of its most ambitious policy frameworks to date in support of the digital technology industry. The Law on Digital Technology Industry, which will take effect at the beginning of 2026, introduces a wide range of unprecedented...
Thailand has updated its electric vehicle (EV) incentive programs to support increased exports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and reinforce its role as a regional EV manufacturing center. The adjustments apply to the national EV program launched in 2022, which...
The Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs announced several investment commitments from US-based companies in sectors such as clean energy, digital technology, and healthcare, noting that the US is one of Indonesia’s key trading partners with an 11.2%...
Vietnam’s economy expanded by 7.52% in the first half of 2025, the highest H1 growth rate recorded between 2011 and 2025, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). The service sector grew 8.14%, contributing over half of the growth, while industry and...
Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have set up a dedicated investment desk to facilitate increased investment from EU member states, according to Indonesia’s Investment Minister. The initiative is designed to attract more European investment by streamlining...
Singapore and Indonesia have further solidified their relationship with a sweeping set of agreements designed to reinforce trade, investment, tourism, and energy ties amidst global uncertainty. Leaders from both countries gathered for the annual Singapore-Indonesia...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LIMA Infrastructure Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, naming it as the newest Investment Promotion Partner (IPP). The partnership aims to...
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved an economic stimulus package valued at approximately USD 4.5 billion. The initiative focuses on infrastructure development and tourism to mitigate the impact of global economic challenges and support domestic growth. The plan includes...
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the principal investment promotion agency of the Malaysian government has announced that Malaysia secured MYR 89.8 billion (USD 19.1 billion) in approved investments in the first quarter of 2025, a 3.7%...
