Philippine BPOs navigate way forward with generative AI
The outsourcing industry contributed nearly USD 30 billion to the Philippine economy in 2023. How will this change in the face of AI and rapid automation?
Malaysia taps into the potential of renewable energy
With the renewable energy industry’s contribution of MYR 25 billion (USD 5.79 billion) to GDP in 2023, Malaysia targets to expand the sector’s share to MYR 220 billion (USD 50.23 billion) by 2050. Expectations aside, is there significant market potential for this sector in the long run?
Investments wanted for Thailand’s property, construction sectors
Thailand has eased foreign ownership limits for condominiums and land leases in an attempt to perk up domestic home sales. Will this be enough to fuel a resurgence of the property sector?
The future of big tech companies in China
Can technology startups grow too big for one country to handle? For the Chinese government, the answer is yes.
Spotlight on China’s wealthiest
The Chinese government is putting the spotlight on wealthy individuals and companies to conduct self-evaluations of their income tax payments, a move meant to shore up additional public revenues.
How Chinese stocks are turning around
How high can stimulus packages from the Chinese government take the stock market after months of lost sentiment?
Next Week in China: 10-14 February 2025
After the Lunar New Year holiday, China returns to its scheduled releases for money supply and financing statistics, which will occur next week.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 06 February 2025
Trump the “magician” is seen as the prime mover for financial markets in recent weeks with new policies including fresh tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada, but we find other noteworthy developments outside of the US president’s moves. In this... Read More →
Brazil and the future of Amazonia bonds
Brazil is gradually building its reputation in sustainability financing following its USD 2-billion issuance of sovereign green bonds in 2023.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 30 January 2025
After two quiet years, 2025 is likely to see a series of initial public offerings. We discuss which stock markets will likely see new listings in this episode. We then look to China and discuss the January contraction in manufacturing... Read More →