To bolster its economy, Indonesia has joined the BRICS economic alliance, founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This development coincides with President Prabowo Subianto’s...
Southeast Asia
Laos has officially ended its visa exemption and extended stay policy for several countries, including the Nordic ones. Starting in January, tourists will need...
During his recent visit to Finland, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and held talks with Finnish...
Despite funds raised through initial public offerings (IPO) in South-east Asia have fallen to a nine-year low, the region’s capital markets seem to remain...
Southeast Asia’s digital economy will be worth US$122 billion in 2024, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2024 report. This comprises digital financial services, e...
Southeast Asian countries may soon be flooded by cheap Chinese goods which have been shut out of the American market, analysts say. This may make the region’s...
Vietnam is expected to be among the top three Southeast Asian countries in terms of industrial competitiveness by the end of this decade, according to the...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Vietnam’s economy to grow by 6.0% in 2024 and 6.8% in 2025, making it the fastest-growing economy among key...
Southeast Asia is emerging as an ideal region for tech operators to establish a data center base. Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam are the...
ASEAN’s economic growth was 4.1% in 2023. This is expected to increase to 4.6% in 2024. Investment in ASEAN increased only by 0.3% from US$229 billion in 2022...
