Malaysia achieved a historic milestone in 2024 with USD 80 billion (MYR 378.5 billion) in approved investments, marking a 14.9% year-on-year increase and signaling strong investor confidence. The government projects a 4.7% GDP growth in 2025, driven by domestic...
Indonesia’s parliament has approved the creation of a new sovereign investment fund aimed at overseeing key state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and generating capital for domestic and international investments. The newly established entity, the Daya Anagata Nusantara...
Vietnam and New Zealand have elevated their bilateral ties by signing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening economic cooperation and regional engagement. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Vietnamese...
Thailand is taking steps to establish itself as a regional financial hub through new legislation aimed at attracting investment in key financial sectors. The Cabinet has approved the draft Financial Centre Act, proposed by the Finance Ministry, with the objective of...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to expand trade and investment cooperation following a meeting between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi at Malacañang Palace. Discussions centered on...
More than 180 Singaporean companies participated in a business mission to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, to explore investment and partnership opportunities within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). Organized by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) with...
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...
