Exploring Indonesia’s carbon trading market
Since the global launch of Indonesia’s IDX Carbon Exchange in 2023, domestic carbon trading has reached IDR 50.64 billion (USD 3.1 million). The question is if Indonesia can compete on a global scale and what investors should expect.
ASEAN’s safe haven status under Trump 2.0
Southeast Asia has not been spared from Trump’s outsized tariffs, but the region is far from losing its lustre as an investment destination.
Malaysia leads the charge in the halal industry
Malaysia remains on top of the global Islamic economy. With the halal industry booming, could this provide a substantial economic boost for Malaysia?
Chinese assets riding high on state support
China is hit by déjà vu with another wave of sky-high tariffs from the US – only this time, financial markets appear to be holding up better than before.
China’s way forward with unlikely trade allies
China, Japan, and South Korea are setting deep historical rifts aside to work towards a trade alliance in response to Trump’s recharged tariff war.
Next Week in China: 26-30 May 2025
Next week will be marked by minimal economic data releases for mainland China, with only two major data points scheduled for release.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 21 May 2025
The US losing its top-grade credit rating did not come as a surprise, but concerns are mounting as Trump’s tax reform bill will pad the already mounting federal debt. In this episode, we also talk about Japan’s economy, which is... Read More →
Fuelling Japan’s growth recovery amid demographic crises
Japan’s demographic decline represents not only an urgent fiscal challenge but also an opportunity to push global innovation in healthcare technologies.
Next Week in China: 19-23 May 2025
Next week will be significant for China in terms of data releases, as it will include economic data points that were originally scheduled for last week.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 15 May 2025
US and China delivered a pleasant surprise from its weekend negotiations by delivering sharp tariff reductions. We explain why Chinese stocks didn’t rejoice as much as US indices in this episode. We also look at the disappointing pronouncements from new... Read More →