ASEAN WEEKLY: 16-22 April 2018
Weekly roundup of ASEAN economic news and updates from local and international press.
Highlights of the past week • China’s Belt and Road, and implications for ASEAN connectivity • Indonesia Version of Facebook • Jack Ma pours billions in big boost to Thai economy • Why many in the Philippines are poor • 5 fastest-growing ‘green jobs’ in Singapore • Concerns about Malaysia’s household debt • Alternative investment opportunities in Việt Nam • Myanmar needs ‘more liberalisation’• Intellectual Property Protection in Cambodia • Laos movie industry begins to flower • Brunei welcomes investments in local fishery industry
ASEAN
- China’s Belt and Road, and implications for ASEAN connectivity Read
- Australia–ASEAN summit light on outcomes Read
- ASEAN to cooperate on cybermedia controls Read
- Around the region: Options for ASEAN smart cities program Read
- Success or failure: two experts debate the impact of Asean Read
- How Can Japan-UK Cybersecurity Cooperation Help ASEAN Build Cybersecurity Capacity? Read
- Belt and Road set to boost Asean trade: forum Read
- Huawei wants to unlock ASEAN’s digital potential Read
- How Malaysia is trying to lead the ASEAN data startup ecosystem Read
- ASEAN’s contribution to realising the Paris Agreement Read
Indonesia
- Indonesia’s Economy Shows Real Signs of Acceleration Read
- Bogor not Bali shows Indonesia’s huge potential Read
- Indonesia seeks to limit cash transactions to fight bribery Read
- Indonesia to use Japan loans and private capital for $4.5bn railway Read
- Indonesia’s booming tech startup scene Read
- Indonesia gets Google’s help to fight illegal fishing Read
- TPP unattractive without US, says Indonesian development minister Read
- Indonesia is on path to joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, finance minister says Read
- Indonesia expected to drop 264t rupiah worth of infrastructure projects Read
- SOE Ministry to Create Indonesia Version of Facebook Read
Thailand
- Jack Ma pours billions in big boost to Thai economy Read
- Thailand commits to ‘long-term partnership’ with Alibaba Read
- Thailand approves tax incentive plan to encourage bank mergers Read
- Thailand worries over oil price spike Read
- Thai government snipping red tape from foreign business visas Read
- Thailand’s top banks post faster quarterly profit growth, face fee income strains Read
- ‘Happiness Index’ survey: Why Thai workers are more glum Read
- Thai-Russian trade yet to surge despite long ties Read
- Winner for high-speed rail project in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor expected in November Read
- Anger at new junta law banning populist policy Read
Philippines
- BSP: Philippine economy likely grew within target in Q1 Read
- Philippines looks beyond China for public works Read
- ANALYSIS: Why many in the Philippines are poor Read
- Philippine economy at risk of overheating, World Bank says Read
- Talk of overheating economy ‘exaggerated’— NEDA chief Read
- IMF: Philippine growth fastest in ASEAN, 2nd worldwide Read
- PHL businesses ride the wave of digital transformation Read
- China set to become Philippines’ top tourist source: Philippine lawmaker Read
- Taiwan IT firm sees prospects in Philippines retail Read
- CEO out to put Maybank in PH on Asean map Read
Singapore
- Singapore exports fall for 2nd consecutive month in March Read
- Six industry clusters to drive economic transformation Read
- Here are the 5 fastest-growing ‘green jobs’ in Singapore Read
- Monetary Authority of Singapore begins to normalise policy: QNB Read
- What expats like and are peeved about in Singapore Read
- EU, Singapore closer to signing FTA Read
- Position Singapore as a global Asia node in next phase of economic transformation: Heng Swee Keat Read
- Singapore’s prime minister schools Trump on how trade actually works Read
- Singapore looks to boost bilateral investments, trade with Shandong Read
- The new epicentre of the data centre world? Read
Malaysia
- Election and the economy Read
- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals will sustain robust growth Read
- GE14 will not impact Malaysia economy – Irwan Serigar Read
- Malaysia’s economy to grow the fastest in the region after Philippine in Q1 Read
- HSBC: Malaysia GST abolition a significant fiscal risk to economy Read
- Robust economy spurred AirAsia to hit record numbers – Fernandes Read
- Malaysia does not solely depend on China for FDIs Read
- Concerns about Malaysia’s household debt: Moody’s poll Read
- Funds Take Nothing for Granted as Malaysians Prepare to Vote Read
- Op-Ed: Why Malaysia Is Leading The Way In Asean For Poverty Eradication Read
Vietnam
- Vietnam’s ‘mini-China’ story fuels one of world’s top share markets Read
- Vietnam Still Facing Structural Risks Read
- Vietnam’s manufacturing miracle: Lessons for developing countries Read
- Vietnam’s Hot. Don’t Get Burned Read
- Property market remains attractive to investors Read
- Banking sector to enjoy strong 2018: experts Read
- Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in IPO market Read
- Saigon Securities Inc targets 15% rise in profit Read
- Alternative investment opportunities in Việt Nam Read
- Vietnamese brands towards sustainable development Read
Myanmar
- Continued Reforms Key to Myanmar’s Economic Growth Read
- Myanmar: Time to focus on Economy Read
- Myanmar needs ‘more liberalisation’ Read
- Confident of long term growth, Serge Pun bets big on tourism, property Read
- Sanctions Risk Casts Shadow Over Myanmar’s Opening to the West Read
- Myanmar insurance industry poised for reform, awaits liberalisation Read
- Trade unions open a centre for women Read
- Migrants struggle to find jobs in Yangon’s outskirts Read
- ‘Untouchable’ Myanmar army under fire over torture and murder claims Read
- Myanmar police ‘set up’ Reuters reporters in sting-police witness Read
Cambodia
- Cambodia’s challenges in regional integration Read
- Opposition Says Cambodia is Near Bankruptcy Read
- Cambodia: where saving the forests is a matter of life and death Read
- Intellectual Property Protection in Cambodia Read
- Cambodia telecom companies urged to pay overdue regulatory fees Read
- Accor Set to Open First ibis Styles Hotel in Cambodia Read
- Farming to be transformed by 2030 Read
- New airlines drive passenger growth for Cambodia Read
- Cambodia rice output forecast higher behind expansion in exports Read
- Cambodia’s Nice New TV Channel from China Read
Laos
- Laos highlights importance of ASEAN cooperation Read
- Laos Set to Graduate From Least Developed Country Status by 2024 Read
- Laos Football Federation fined by Fifa for illegal transfer of minors Read
- Laos movie industry begins to flower after decades of neglect Read
- China, Laos ink MoU on medicinal plants research cooperation Read
Brunei
- Brunei tuna set to cross the seas, rake in millions Read
- Russia keen on expanding trade cooperation with Brunei: Envoy Read
- Brunei welcomes investments in local fishery industry Read
- Brunei climbs to 11th in Global Muslim Travel Index Read
- Brunei holds great potential for electric vehicles Read
- Researcher moots foresight approach to tackle unemployment Read
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