China and ASEAN Quarterly Q2 2025
We present to you the newest issue of our China & ASEAN Quarterly magazine.
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 →
Thailand is betting big on the casino industry
Thailand is seen with potential to surpass Singapore and become the third largest gambling market globally after Las Vegas and Macau, but can the economy hit the jackpot with casino revenues?