Southeast Asia, or the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region as more commonly referred to in Asia, is among the fastest-growing regions in the world. According to the Asian Develop…
Economy
Malaysia’s economy emerges from the shadow of COVID-19
Rebounding from the pandemic-induced economic shock, the Malaysian economy gathered momentum in 2022 as its growth rate surpassed expectations quarter after quarter. The first quarter of 2022 saw a gr…
Global tech investors continue to bet on Vietnam
Vietnam’s growing capacity to make complex tech products is attracting more foreign investors who are setting up factories. Apple supplier BOE Technology Group plans to invest US$400 million to build …
Here’s why Vietnam could be Asia’s next industrial hotspot
To many, Vietnam is known for its beautiful beaches and delicious fare. But increasingly it has become a burgeoning industrial hub, especially for tech and apparel: and the numbers back it up. While p…
This startup brings Southeast Asia’s vacant hospital rooms into the sharing economy
Uber and Airbnb have long been the poster children for the sharing economy. In other realms of society, entrepreneurs are also trying to match demand with untapped assets and services. HD, a startup b…
Southeast Asia’s tech industry goes from a gallop to a canter
After a couple of years of spectacular growth, tech start-ups and tech giants alike are now facing a less optimistic outlook. During the third quarter of 2022, venture capital (VC) investments and dea…
Asean Today – Dec 2022
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Indonesia eyes $11 bln in capital market fundraising this year
Indonesia is targeting 170 trillion rupiah ($10.92 billion) in capital market fundraising for this year, including from initial public offerings and debt instruments, its financial regulator said on M…
Navigating economic perfect storms
During the opening of the summit of G20 finance ministers and central-bank governors on October 12, 2022, I warned that the world is facing increasing and compounding risks from high inflation, weak g…
Asean at the crossroads: Reimagining the Asean Community
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has recovered gradually from what seems to be the most severe phase of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, but the region remains at a critical moment. New…