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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