Weekly roundup of ASEAN economic news and updates from local and international press.

Highlights of the past week • Why China and the US cannot afford to ignore Asean • Creating 10 new Balis • Thailand’s Skills Problem • Fixing Mindanao economy • China views Singapore differently now • Why the Japanese-Malaysia deal so important • Will Hanoi be the next music capital of Asia? • India pursues Act East policy via Myanmar • The women helping build Cambodia • Lao film steps onto the world stage • Brunei eyes more Chinese tourists with new chartered flights

ASEAN

• Why China and the US cannot afford to ignore Asean Read
• Prospects fade for ASEAN migrant worker deal Read
• ASEAN a success story of integration Read
• Malaysia plays the ASEAN card Read
• ASEAN must nurture transformative trait Read
• Companies view Asean with renewed optimism Read
• Trade is key in Asean-India ties Read
• Asean ecotourism: Business and conservation Read
• Asean boom, strong tie-ups fuel E&O’s growth Read
• Avoid tax competition, Asean countries urged Read

Indonesia

• Indonesia Struggles to Fire Up Its Economy Read
• Analysts Puzzled by Indonesia Central Bank’s Midnight Decision Read
• Indonesia c.bank says Q2 GDP growth likely slower than expected Read
• Fitch Ratings Affirms Indonesia Investment Grade Read
• Indonesia revises up May trade surplus Read
• Tax DG: Tax Compliance in Indonesia Remains Low Read
• Australia to provide funding to help Indonesia boost tourism, create 10 new Balis Read
• DP World to assist Indonesia efforts overhauling ports Read
• Investigating Indonesia ETFs After Favorable Fitch Rating Read
• Bank Indonesia: Ratio Remains Safe despite Increasing Debt Read

Thailand

• Thai June exports up 11.7 pct y/y, beat forecast Read
• Economic outlook starts to pick up Read
• TAT aims to make Thailand a “preferred destination” Read
• Alarm bells ringing as ‘mall-killer’ Jack Ma eyes Thailand Read
• Thai junta aims to make eastern economic hub its legacy Read
• Thailand’s Skills Problem Is Slowing Down Its High-Tech Push Read
• Net Censorship Undermines Opportunities of ‘Thailand 4.0’ Read
• Thailand’s barren agriculture and services industries key to growth Read
• Strong Thai baht has not affected trade competitiveness – c.bank Read
• Thailand Wants More Tourists Who Act Like Australians Read

Philippines

• Malacañang hails JP Morgan’s outlook for Philippine economy Read
• World Bank: Fixing Mindanao economy key to PH progress Read
• Outlook brightens on strong exports Read
• Philippines’ Congress approves martial law extension in Mindanao Read
• Tax reform, infra spending seen to lure investors Read
• Wang Yi to visit Manila ahead of ASEAN meetings Read
• Neda chief says Philippines no longer ‘sick man of Asia’ | SunStar Read
• Philippine lender hit by $34.5m fraud Read
• Strategy to meet 12.3-M housing need Read
• Philippines eyes opening telecoms to foreign control Read

Singapore

• AI could ‘double Singapore growth rate’ by 2035 Read
• Revenue growth expected, but external risks remain: Deloitte Read
• Academics: China views Singapore differently now Read
• Singapore’s June NODX up 8.2% from a year ago Read
• S$19b R&D fund includes new value in 4 technology domains Read
• Singapore SMEs make the cut Read
• Huawei to help drive Singapore’s digital economy push Read
• The more successful Singapore is, the harder it is to attract political talent: Chan Chun Sing Read
• Where creativity blooms Read
• Grab driving cashless payments in Singapore Read

Malaysia

• Will China investments improve Malaysia’s economy? Read
• Ringgit rally may continue on improved sentiment Read
• Malaysia’s June inflation at 3.6% lags expectation Read
• Alibaba Cloud supports setting up of new digital hub in Malaysia Read
• Proton share sales likely to become an election issue Read
• Malaysia and the Green Shoots of Recovery Read
• Malaysia’s central bank reserves up at US$99.1b as of July 14 Read
• Malaysia keen on developing Mumbai-Nagpur expressway: Minister Read
• Construction of MRT project benefits local SMEs Read
• Why the Japanese-Malaysia deal so important Read

Vietnam

• HSBC lowers 2017 economic growth forecast for Vietnam Read
• Vietnam beats France to crack China’s top 10 travel destinations Read
• Hope for MA push in 2017 Read
• Chart Of The Week: A Golden Aging For Vietnam? Read
• SBV prepares bad debt settlement plan Read
• Việt Nam’s exports to Algeria grow 37% Read
• Việt Nam’s insurance market up 21% in H1 Read
• Private companies’ influence on economy growing Read
• Việt Nam to have more wholly foreign-owned bank Read
• Will Hanoi be the next music capital of Asia? Read

Myanmar

• China Showers Myanmar With Attention, as Trump Looks Elsewhere Read
• India pursues Act East policy via Myanmar Read
• Myanmar’s meddling in Rohingya probe ‘unacceptable’: UN envoy Read
• Myanmar’s business community must tap cluster potential to compete on global scale Read
• Indonesia wants direct Jakarta-Yangon air links Read
• Yusen Opens Center in Myanmar to Expand Contract Logistics Service Read
• US presses Myanmar to cease military ties with North Korea Read
• Total in talks with Myanmar to build power plant, bring LNG Read
• Myanmar not on track to renewable energy: civil societies Read
• Sri Lanka offers to purchase rice from Myanmar Read

Cambodia

• Asia’s Toughest Jobs: The women helping build Cambodia Read
• World Bank commits $540 million to Cambodia Read
• ADB: Cambodia’s prospects are robust Read
• Parties lambast legal changes Read
• Sam Rainsy buries himself with populism Read
• Cooperation for halal food standards Read
• Tourists eye Cambodia’s new world heritage site Read
• Government clarifies exemptions for minimum tax Read
• Cambodian PM rejects law providing immunity after leaving office Read
• Natural rubber exports double Read

Laos

• Lao provinces organise HCMC investment conference Read
• Indonesia, Laos Celebrate 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties Read
• Laos SME centre to boost startup skills Read
• High cost of Chinese ODA? Read
• Lao film steps onto the world stage Read
• Laos: No Progress on Rights Read
• Lao Central Bank Rejects Blame For Agro Investment Firm Default Read
• IFC invests $2m in Laos-based realty project Read

Brunei

• Brunei can compete with other nations: Manager Read
• Brunei has potential to penetrate Korean market Read
• Take a sneak peek at the Sultan of Brunei’s car collection Read
• Learn more about Brunei in month-long December Festival Read
• Brunei, Singapore leaders reaffirm close and excellent bilateral ties Read
• Brunei eyes more Chinese tourists with new chartered flights Read
• Korea, Brunei to boost cooperation in food sector Read

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