China remains the Philippines’ largest trading partner and a key source of financing for public infrastructure projects. However, China is also Manila’s biggest rival in the South China Sea. How do they strike a balance between geopolitics and economics?

The Indonesian government wants to race ahead in the EV industry by offering even more tax incentives to companies that will set up production plants for batteries and other EV parts in the country. However, onshore demand for EV units remains low compared to the rest of the world.

Southeast Asian economies are facing some threat amid warning signs of a currency crisis, but we think there’s no reason to be deeply worried.

The emerging markets in Southeast Asia are steaming ahead with very good economic growth rates. I don’t think it’s a surprise with the ongoing vibrant growth environment, though it stands out more when the mature economies are sliding deeper and deeper into a very low growth reality. The ASEAN countries alone are not yet an economic superpower, but Asia is...

Economies in Southeast Asia have to weather the persistent threat of El Niño on top of elevated inflation and weaker global demand as China’s economy continues to lose steam in 2024.

Thailand plans to hand out THB 10,000 to 50 million citizens to boost its economy from its post-pandemic slump.

Golden visa holders can stay for longer periods in Indonesia compared to tourists or business travelers, but it comes at a hefty price. Will this give birth to more unicorn startups in Southeast Asia?

Malaysia must address investor concerns to sustain the growth in foreign investment inflows. 

The Chinese leadership presented their thoughts and plans at the NPC congress though investors didn’t find much inspiration.

The Chinese stock market continued to go down in January, and the question is if there is any hope for Chinese stocks at all.