Indonesia will introduce a $2bn stimulus to encourage consumer spending on everything from flights to presents during the holiday season, a senior government minister has said, as President Prabowo Su…
Economy
Opinion | Vietnam is too important for US to sanction despite Russia ties
While it has China as its main trade partner and the United States as its primary export destination, Vietnam is strengthening its economic, political and military ties with Russia. The country is car…
What are the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy?
As we come close to the end of 2025, one question that surfaces quite often is what the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy are. It has become even more important in the aftermath of the p…
Ties of Trade and Trust: India and Gen Z Nepal
Over the past three years, India’s three close neighbours – Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal – have witnessed regime change through large-scale protests, primarily driven by youth. There are close rese…
US to weigh zero tariff rates for palm oil, auto and aerospace parts
The US has agreed to consider granting zero tariff rates on several commodity products proposed by Malaysia, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month. Malaysia’s chi…
What are the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy?
As we come close to the end of 2025, one question that surfaces quite often is what the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy are. It has become even more important in the aftermath of the p…
Nepal’s Gen Z demands reform as country begins new political path
Nepal’s deadliest outbreak of political violence in decades has led the country to a new dawn. Early last week, mostly Gen Z protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu and other cities, prompti…
Over 500 economic, trade deals inked at China-ASEAN Expo
The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit concluded Sunday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with more than 500 economic and tra…
Cambodia Welcomes 17 New Investment Projects Creating Thousands of Jobs
Cambodia is set to boost its economic landscape with the registration of 17 new investment projects, totaling approximately USD 367 million in investment capital. This initiative, revealed during the …
Southeast Asia seen as growth hub for EU firms
For the third straight year, Southeast Asia is still seen as a source of growth momentum for European businesses. This is according to a latest poll by the European Union-Asean (Association of Southea…