Indonesia is targeting full-year economic growth of between 5.6% and 6% in 2026, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy moves to strengthen domestic demand through increased financial-system liquidity, government spending and consumer-focused stimulus measures. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed confidence that economic activity would accelerate during the second half of Read more…
Malaysia has continued to reap significant economic benefits from deeper ASEAN integration, with stronger regional trade, investment flows and supply chain connectivity reinforcing the country’s resilience amid an increasingly complex global economic environment. According to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, ASEAN’s growing economic integration has Read more…
Vietnam has maintained its position as ASEAN’s fastest-growing economy during the first half of 2026, with international economists forecasting stronger-than-expected full-year performance driven by robust manufacturing, resilient exports and sustained foreign direct investment (FDI). The achievement reinforces Vietnam’s role as one of Southeast Asia’s principal engines of economic growth and Read more…
Sarawak is intensifying its ambition to become ASEAN’s leading energy and water hub, leveraging its abundant renewable resources, strategic infrastructure and long-term sustainability agenda to support regional economic growth, energy security and industrial development. Speaking on the state’s long-term development strategy, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised Read more…
ASEAN and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), strengthening cooperation across political, security, economic and socio-cultural sectors while promoting peace, stability and sustainable growth throughout the region. The commitment was reinforced during the ASEAN–ROK Dialogue held in Seoul, where senior Read more…
HANOI (Xinhua) — June 2026 — Vietnam is intensifying its efforts to attract investment from developed economies and leading global technology companies as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen its position as one of ASEAN’s premier destinations for high-value, innovation-driven investment. The initiative reflects the country’s ambition to move Read more…
KUALA LUMPUR — June 2026 — As global economic power continues to shift eastward, ASEAN is emerging as a potential catalyst for a more balanced and diversified international financial system, supported by its growing economic influence, deepening regional integration and expanding role in global trade and investment. Against a backdrop Read more…
ASEAN economies including Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are navigating a rapidly evolving global trade environment as the United States intensifies the use of tariff measures and trade probes linked to supply chain transparency and labour standards. (CNA) The developments signal a significant shift in global trade dynamics, with Southeast Asia Read more…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), signalling continued momentum in strengthening cooperation across key economic, security and socio-cultural sectors. (ASEAN) The commitment was underscored during the 13th ASEAN–ROK Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) Read more…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has announced a US 40 million (RM155.6 million) equity investment in Zetrix AI Berhad, marking a major milestone in enhancing digital public infrastructure and artificial intelligence-enabled services across Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region. The strategic Read more…
