Remedies to the Indonesian market
While Indonesia continues to attract global investments, the country’s recent conundrums is exerting great pressure on local assets.
Reaping greater value from Philippine agriculture
The Philippines has long been pining for an agricultural renaissance, but it remains far from reality – especially now with rising input costs hounding farmers.
Building up the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Malaysia and Singapore are working together to unlock a new economic zone, which can stimulate both economies when done right.
Fortifying Thailand’s manufacturing competitiveness
The beginning of the year showed promise of expansion for Thailand’s manufacturing sector. However, the global energy crisis and the Middle East conflict could shake up the sector’s trajectory.
Easing China’s pace to refocus on quality
China’s growth momentum has been decelerating in recent years, with an expansion of below 5 per cent possible in 2026. Should this be concerning?
Chinese property developers not yet out of the woods
Listed real estate companies in China saw share prices surge in May 2026, but this is not the recovery that the market has been waiting for.
China steps up as the world’s sober big brother
Yields on Chinese government bonds have exhibited stability amid heightened market volatility, mirroring China’s evolving role in the global order.
Can Japan’s defence makers finally break through the global market?
Although far from becoming a major global arms exporter, Japan’s defence sector is starting to become more investible.
Next Week in China: 29 June-3 July 2026
The PMI data will be the main item on the economic calendar for China markets next week, with few data releases scheduled.
Hardly a reset – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter, 25 June 2026
Oil prices are back to pre-conflict levels amid good progress on US-Iran negotiations, yet financial markets and household lifestyles did not get a reset from the high costs the war brought on. We explore what’s next after high fuel prices,... Read More →