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…
Economy
Vietnam injects $53B into economy through 250 new projects
On August 19, 250 projects across the country were simultaneously inaugurated or commenced construction, totaling about $53.4 billion in investment. Of this, 129 projects are publicly funded, accounti…
China, ASEAN join hands to explore new paths for AI standardization
The 2025 ASEAN-Oriented Standardization Cooperation Forum opened in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Aug. 27, with the theme “Innovative Collaboration in AI Stand…
Vietnam’s AI economy potential
The Vietnam AI Economy 2025 report, released in June by the National Innovation Center (NIC), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), offered an ambit…
Johor-Singapore SEZ draws RM56 billion into Malaysia’s southern state in H1
Malaysia’s southernmost state Johor became the country’s top investment destination in the first half of 2025, with officials attributing the success to its special economic zone with neighbour Singap…
Malaysia flexes rare earth muscle as mineral-hungry US seeks non-Chinese sources
Malaysia’s ban on exports of unprocessed rare earth metals this week signals that the Southeast Asian country has a realistic shot – on its own terms – at feeding the mineral-hungry United States amid…
Asia must double down on regional trade liberalisation to overcome the cost of Trump’s trade chaos
US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies have unsettled Asian trade, pushing many countries into side deals that risk fragmenting regional integration while offering little certainty.…
Four key challenges facing Nepal’s economy
We all have a general sense of the country’s economic condition. Today, I want to speak more broadly about the economy rather than focus strictly on monetary policy. Let’s talk about the problems we’r…
Laos forecasts steady economic growth driven by tourism, investment
Laos’ Ministry of Finance expected a positive economic outlook for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting strong potential in the tourism sector and booming investment, especially in electricit…
Agricultural Technology: Food Systems in Vietnam
Food systems in Vietnam have seen massive change in recent history. The country has witnessed significant agricultural growth over the last 30 years, which has undoubtedly alleviated the nation’s soci…