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ASEAN WEEKLY: 18-24 Dec 2017

 

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

Highlights of the past week • Southeast Asia Is Riding a Global Trade Boom • Indonesia’s 2018 National Budget • Thailand to take off next year • Philippines: 2018 property forecast • US tax cuts unlikely to trigger exodus from S’pore • The new normal in Malaysian politics • VN aims to boost tourism • US weighs more Myanmar sanctions • Cambodia Breaks With the West • Lao top leader concludes official friendly visit to Vietnam • Brunei-Japan friendship hailed

ASEAN

  • Southeast Asia Is Riding a Global Trade Boom Read
  • Can Singapore Foster ASEAN-China Cooperation on the South China Sea? Read
  • Chinese money risks undermining Southeast Asian governance Read
  • How Disney is unleashing the power of the force in Southeast Asia Read
  • 2017: A Turbulent Year for Security in Southeast Asia Read
  • These VCs and investors are pushing startup growth in Southeast Asia Read
  • Bringing electricity to all corners of Southeast Asia Read
  • Most South-east Asians have positive view of Asean Read
  • Palm oil plantations fuel pigs that ruin Southeast Asian forests Read
  • Duterte won’t allow IS to turn PH into its base in Southeast Asia Read

Indonesia

  • Cautious politics in Indonesia as government tackles challenges Read
  • Indonesia wins Fitch ratings upgrade Read
  • Indonesia’s Widodo says railway talks with Japan near conclusion Read
  • Indonesia gaming industry has great economic potential: Industry group Read
  • BI estimates 2017 GDP growth at 5.1%, helped by exports, investment Read
  • Indonesia Nov loan growth at 7.47 pct y/y -financial regulator Read
  • Indonesia auto sales in November down 4.6 pct y/y – association Read
  • Indonesia lifts Bali’s alert status Read
  • Insight: 2018 National Budget: Boosting confidence, promoting inclusive growth Read
  • Indonesia needs renewable energy law, lawmaker says Read

Thailand

  • Thailand Holds Key Rate as Economic Growth Forecasts Raised Read
  • Bank of Thailand raises 2017 GDP forecast Read
  • Somkid: Thailand to take off next year Read
  • Thailand: The Land Of Smiles Is Still Smiling After All These Years Read
  • Disruption to drive digital growth in 2018 Read
  • Japanese flag interest in EEC Read
  • Migrants a catalyst for Thailand 4.0 Read
  • Thai firms set to gain from Trump tax overhaul Read
  • Thais working abroad prone to exploitation Read
  • Thai companies spill out of volatile home market to push abroad Read

Philippines

  • Let the economy fire up its growth engines for 2018 Read
  • Japanese debt watcher affirms Philippine credit grade Read
  • Philippine Peso Predicted to Be Asia’s Worst-Performing Currency in 2018 Read
  • Trump asked Duterte if Philippines has death penalty, Philippines ambassador says Read
  • Renewable energy – the low cost, high-value option for the Philippines Read
  • Nearly 90 dead in Philippine mudslides, flooding as storm hits … Read
  • 2018 property forecast Read
  • PCC, BSP ink pact on bank mergers, acquisition Read
  • Government sets P50-B funding for MSME development Read
  • Philippine CB Likely To Leave Rate On Hold In 2018 Read

Singapore

  • Singapore consumer confidence climbs five points in Q3 Read
  • US tax cuts: Boost for Singapore companies operating in US Read
  • US tax cuts unlikely to trigger exodus from S’pore: experts Read
  • ‘Stars are aligned’ for Singapore stocks to go higher in 2018: Analysts Read
  • Most Singapore firms not treating climate change as financial risk: KPMG poll Read
  • Singaporeans are ditching stable jobs for freelance gigs Read
  • Singapore property market looking up for 2018 Read
  • Keep an eye on mortgage rates Read
  • Singapore and Malaysia open bidding for historic railway link Read
  • Cryptocurrency-Only Café Opens in Singapore Read

Malaysia

  • Praise for Malaysia’s economy and 2018 prospects Read
  • Booming digital economy to raise Malaysia’s profile Read
  • Malaysia’s Nov inflation rate at 3.4% yoy, meets forecast Read
  • Malaysia tells the world’s entrepreneurs: We want you Read
  • Labuan’s poor economy due to waste, rampant corruption, says PKR Read
  • The Malaysian government’s role in steering the digital economy Read
  • Malaysia to introduce first Islamic Digital Framework Read
  • Scrapping 1% stamp duty increase a good sign Read
  • Rising costs hit Malaysia’s urban poor the hardest, says World Bank Read
  • The new normal in Malaysian politics Read

Vietnam

  • Vietnam’s macro-economy stable in 2017 Read
  • Treasury reports strong fiscal year Read
  • Vietnam’s Corruption Crackdown Is All About Protecting Its Economic Miracle From Its SOEs Read
  • VN aims to boost tourism Read
  • Vietnam Gears up to Divest State-Owned Enterprises in 2018 Read
  • PetroVietnam Gas ups full-year forecast on rising prices Read
  • Vietnam Widens Crackdown Amid Public Outcry Over Corruption Read
  • Lao leader’s visit expected to promote economic ties Read
  • Switzerland imports over 50% shrimp from VN Read
  • PV Power to launch IPO in January 2018 Read

Myanmar

  • More land needs reclaiming to support population, economic growth Read
  • Growing trade pushes Myanmar to expand Thilawa port Read
  • New companies law projected to heal “sick” economy Read
  • Growth lowered due to Rakhine risks, but investment potential remains Read
  • Daw Suu stresses transparency, accountability in mining sector Read
  • China’s border trade with Myanmar robust than India Read
  • Pressure mounts on Myanmar to free 2 Reuters reporters Read
  • US weighs more Myanmar sanctions Read
  • Tech start-up tackles maternal mortality rates in Myanmar Read
  • Toyota should reconsider Myanmar growth strategy Read

Cambodia

  • Cambodia Breaks With the West Read
  • Panel calls for strong measures against Cambodian government Read
  • Cambodia to receive $7 million from China Read
  • US democracy ‘not a good fit for Cambodia’, says academic Read
  • Cambodia is systematically squashing all forms of dissent Read
  • Cambodian airports up passenger volume by 25% Read
  • Cambodia’s antibiotic resistance high: study Read
  • 10 incredible ways to see Cambodia Read
  • Singapore ride-hailing app Grab launches service in Cambodia Read
  • Another Chinese airline starts flights to Cambodia Read

Laos

  • Laos agrees to tackle threats to Thai govt Read
  • Agreement with Laos to import electricity Read
  • China’s Influence Steadily Grows in Laos, Weathering Political Change Read
  • Lao top leader concludes official friendly visit to Vietnam Read
  • Singapore on top, Laos on the bottom – English proficiency Read
  • Laos attractive to Vietnamese investors: Minister Read

Brunei

  • Flash floods as heavy rain, wind hit Brunei Read
  • BIBD unveils two new products Read
  • A unique experience for Brunei women entrepreneurs Read
  • Brunei-Japan friendship hailed Read
  • Fake Facebook Account Of Brunei Sultan Praising Dr MA Desperate … Read
  • Baiduri Bank is taking care of Brunei’s SMEs Read
  • AMBD advises caution over cryptocurrencies Read

 

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