China and ASEAN Quarterly Q2 2025
We present to you the newest issue of our China & ASEAN Quarterly magazine.
Global trade woes reveal China’s standout sectors
China is again at loggerheads with the US as President Donald Trump is adamant on continuing his high-stakes tariff war. We look at the winners and losers in this scenario.
Thailand’s digital economy powering a financial renaissance
Thailand is banking on its quick adoption of digital solutions to attract more investments and support faster growth in its digital economy.
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 →