The Indonesian government has proposed boosting imports from the United States by up to $34 billion as part of ongoing negotiations aimed at securing relief from trade tariffs imposed by President Don…
Economy
From Hasina to Yunus: Bangladesh’s Reforms, Recovery, and Economic Transition
Since August 2024, Bangladesh has been led by an interim government, with Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and pioneer of microfinance, at its helm. This government was appointed after stude…
Trump’s tariff turbulence is reshaping Vietnam’s trade future
US President Donald Trump’s 46 per cent so-called ‘reciprocal’ tariff on Vietnamese exports, initially intended to be effective from 9 April 2025, has been paused for 90 days. While the pause alleviat…
Indonesia rolls out $1.5bn stimulus as economic fears mount
Indonesia has introduced $1.5bn of stimulus measures to boost consumer spending, hoping to counter slowing growth as falling commodity prices and trade concerns hit south-east Asia’s largest economy. …
Malaysia launches full-scale Startup ASEAN Platform to drive regional growth
Malaysia launched the Startup ASEAN platform, marking the full-scale rollout of a bold, unified digital gateway to connect and empower startups across ASEAN. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Te…
Vietnam Lays Groundwork for Digital Asset Regulation, Effective 2026
Vietnam has formally recognised digital assets under a newly passed law aimed at supporting the country’s digital transformation and regulatory clarity in emerging technologies. As reported by The Inv…
JS-SEZ safe bet for investors amid global tensions, says Iskandar Investment CEO
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) offers investors a secure proposition amid growing global uncertainty, Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) president and CEO Idzham Hashim said today. He s…
Sri Lankan economy to be hit badly if Israel – Iran tension escalates
Sri Lanka is closely observing the current development of tension in the Middle-East since instability in the region involves greater implications for the country’s economy recovering from the crisis,…
Laos eyes more Malaysian investments
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for deeper business cooperation and more Malaysian investments in Laos, saying the country offers strategic advantages and strong potential in key economic…
Manufacturing in Cambodia: Moving Beyond Garments to Electronics and Automotive Parts
Cambodia has emerged as a leading low-cost manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, with the garment sector serving as the cornerstone of its export-oriented industrialization. For more than two decades, …