ASEAN WEEKLY: 1-7 Jan 2018
Weekly roundup of ASEAN economic news and updates from local and international press.
Highlights of the past week • What Will 2018 Bring in South-East Asia? • Jokowi questions Indonesia’s slow economic growth • A year of living dangerously in Thailand • Philippines tourism industry rises above adversity • Leaders’ messages fuel Singapore’s transition debate • Najib election battle seen as key for Malaysia as economy booms • ‘Made in Vietnam’ export boom defies US trade threats • How Did Sanctions Impact Myanmar? • Why the West was doomed to fail in Cambodia • Lao expressway to stretch to China • Brunei emerging as tourism destination
ASEAN
- With Singapore in the hot seat, the stakes are high for Asean Read
- ASEAN pushes ahead to meet global challenges Read
- Sushma Swaraj to embark on tour of three Southeast Asian nations Read
- Thailand set to lead ASEAN in ’19 Read
- What the EU’s new data protection regime means for ASEAN Read
- Behind Asean’s economic veil Read
- Southeast Asia: The new go-to destination for international organisers Read
- What Will 2018 Bring in South-East Asia? Read
- 10 e-commerce trends that will shape Southeast Asia in 2018 (Part 1) Read
- Internet economy in Southeast Asia on track to $200B Read
Indonesia
- No Fanfare for Indonesia as Economy Hits Trillion-Dollar Mark Read
- Indonesia Posts Rp 132.1t Tax Shortfall in 2017 Read
- Jokowi questions Indonesia’s slow economic growth Read
- Fed rate, Trump tax reform and Indonesian economy Read
- Indonesia’s Dec annual inflation rate at 3.61%, above forecast Read
- What Does Indonesia’s New Political Landscape Mean for the Future of its Economy? Read
- Double standards in Indonesia’s climate policy Read
- Indonesia launches rail service from Jakarta to country’s largest airport Read
- Marketing morality in Indonesia’s democracy Read
- Indonesian Bonds: Attracting Investors Read
Thailand
- Trump’s woes may affect Thai economy Read
- Thailand’s economic growth seen waning in 2018 Read
- Record-setting Thai stocks buoy investors’ hopes for strong year Read
- Global push planned for Thai farm sector Read
- Understanding the trickle-down effect in Thailand Read
- Economic growth still below ‘potential’ – BoT minutes Read
- Thailand’s twin tests in the new year Read
- Thailand battles for rubber price rebound Read
- Six strategies targeted for development Read
- A year of living dangerously in Thailand Read
Philippines
- Philippine economy to grow fastest in ASEAN-5 in 2018 – First Metro Read
- Philippines ready to face potential shocks in 2018 – BSP Read
- PH and Chinese economy beyond 2018 Read
- Philippine stocks break 8700 level to open 2018 Read
- Foreign policy rebalancing good for PH economy, says Dominguez Read
- Philippines Manufacturing Ends 2017 On A Strong Note Read
- Philippines among the happiest, most optimistic countries in the world — report Read
- Yearender: Philippines tourism industry rises above adversity Read
- Property prices up 1.8% in Q3 Read
- Peso seen to weaken this year Read
Singapore
- Economy beats forecasts to grow 3.1% in Q4 Read
- Productivity gains seen in economy’s uptick, but momentum uncertain Read
- Singapore CEOs’ outlook on economy goes up: survey Read
- Time to introduce a wealth tax in Singapore? Read
- Singapore dollar hits more than two-year high against US dollar in strong start to 2018 Read
- EY calls for Budget 2018 to sharpen Singapore’s global competitiveness, stagger any GST increases Read
- Jobs, jobs, jobs Read
- Tourism sector likely ended 2017 on strong note Read
- Taxman widens net over digital economy Read
- Leaders’ messages fuel Singapore’s transition debate Read
Malaysia
- Economy off to good start Read
- Malaysia’s November exports grow 14.4% year on year Read
- News Analysis: Malaysia’s economy remains steady heading into 2018 Read
- Najib election battle seen as key for Malaysia as economy booms Read
- Najib: Federal government debt not at critical level Read
- Malaysia says unlikely to meet 2020 balanced budget goal Read
- Chinese projects to gain further momentum in Malaysia Read
- Malaysia’s infrastructure push to keep sukuk issues steady Read
- Think GST is hurting India’s Modi? Look at Malaysia Read
- Want to beat corruption? Create more taxpayers, says ex-WTO chief Read
Vietnam
- Vietnam sees bright economic outlook for 2018: economists Read
- Eye on Vietnam as Asian confidence rises Read
- Securities sector to grab investor interest in 2018 Read
- City property market to grow in 2018 Read
- SSI top brokerage in Hà Nội derivatives market Read
- Vietnam’s New Weapon against Online Dissent Read
- ‘Made in Vietnam’ export boom defies US trade threats Read
- Singapore holds fugitive Vietnam intelligence agent: lawyers Read
- Việt Nam gains record in seafood export value in 2017 Read
- Uber sues HCM City tax department Read
Myanmar
- Suu Kyi govt ups Myanmar minimum wage as economy staggers Read
- How Did Sanctions Impact Myanmar? Read
- Falling farm prices, currency hit Thai-Myanmar trade Read
- Myanmar better off in good graces with the West Read
- Myanmar Companies Act an important key to transforming the economy Read
- Myanmar’s China, Japan ties bring breathing room on Rohingya Read
- Myanmar’s first tourism stock starts trading in Singapore Read
- Yangon Stock Exchange’s New Year gift Read
- Firms struggle to secure IT workers Read
- Myanmar to accelerate SME development in early 2018 Read
Cambodia
- Cambodia’s Strongman Builds Political Muscle Read
- Why the West was doomed to fail in Cambodia Read
- Trade with China on the upswing Read
- Getting Tough On Hun Sen For Undermining Democracy In Cambodia Read
- Chinese premier to pay Cambodia official visit Read
- Cambodia sends maids to Hong kong to plug gap Read
- Cambodia’s Angkor revenue exceeds 100 mln USD in 2017 Read
- NBC disavows Cambodia-based digital currency Read
- Plants put Cambodia closer to energy goals Read
- Cambodia Airways eyes 1Q18 launch Read
Laos
- With its Environmental Crisis, Is Laos Missing the Forest for the Trees? Read
- Laos urges foreign tour operators to hire local tour guides Read
- China, Laos sign agreement on Lancang-Mekong cooperation fund Read
- Revolutionary monument to CIA’s fall in Laos Read
- Thailand, Myanmar and Laos to jointly solve smoke haze Read
- Laos film festival nurtures big screen dreams Read
- Lao expressway to stretch to China: official media Read
Brunei
- Will Brunei become ASEAN’s Greece? Read
- Brunei emerging as tourism destination Read
- Tourist arrivals to Brunei increase by 10 per cent in 2017 Read
- Brunei extends national sales promotion to Chinese New Year Read
- Foreign delegates learn about Brunei history Read
- Meet the world’s richest footballer: Faiq Bolkiah plays for Leicester … Read
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