When neglect triggers unrest: ASEAN’s uprising
Protests have spread like wildfire across economies in Asia as civil unrest over bad governance, corruption, and high cost of living is escalating.
Building up Indonesian optimism
It has been a rough year for Indonesia under President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership. However, his risky policies seem to be paying off as homegrown businesses and franchising activity are booming.
Roadblocks to Philippine listings
The Philippine economy has emerged as among the world’s growth leaders, but the domestic stock market has been unable to ride the wave as long-standing issues turn investors away.
Keeping Malaysia’s budget on track
In 2023, Malaysia introduced the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Bill to avoid overspending. Can the national budget keep up with the people’s needs given this constraint?
Thailand doubles down on attracting foreign investments
Despite global uncertainty, political turmoil, and regional conflict, Thailand aims to capitalize on its core strengths to attract more foreign capital.
Mechanical hand guides Chinese manufacturers into the future
More than relying on the invisible hand, China’s economy is also counting on high-tech mechanical arms to drive its manufacturing sector forward.
Bringing China’s services sector to the forefront
China’s economy has been advancing in more ways than one, but one key difference shows it still has some catching up to do.
China and ASEAN Quarterly Q4 2025
On behalf of our team at Lundgreen’s Investor Insights, we extend our early greetings ahead of the holiday season.
China digs deep to bolster global dominance
China has silently dominated the extraction and processing of rare earth minerals, which are in demand globally for phone, car, and even missile production.
Next Week in China: 15-19 December 2025
Next week, China returns to a more typical rhythm for economic data releases with eight economic indicators and a press conference on the economy lined up.