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ASEAN Shifts Focus to DEFA Implementation as First Digital Economy Outlook Sets Priorities for Regional Integration

ASEAN Shifts Focus to DEFA Implementation as First Digital Economy Outlook Sets Priorities for Regional Integration

ASEAN is moving from negotiation towards implementation of its landmark Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), with a new regional outlook identifying digital identity, interoperable payments, data governance and stronger digital skills as critical to transforming Southeast Asia’s 11 national markets into a more seamless digital economy. The newly released ASEAN Read more…

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ASEAN’s US.26 Trillion Economy Draws Growing Global Investor Attention as Regional Capital Markets Deepen

ASEAN’s US$4.26 Trillion Economy Draws Growing Global Investor Attention as Regional Capital Markets Deepen

ASEAN is strengthening its position as a major long-term investment destination, with its combined US$4.26 trillion economy, nearly 700 million people and US$4.37 trillion in goods trade presenting a scale that remains underrepresented in global investment portfolios. According to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), ASEAN already possesses the economic size, Read more…

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China–ASEAN Trade Gains New Momentum as CAFTA 3.0 Pushes Economic Integration Into Digital and Green Economy

China–ASEAN Trade Gains New Momentum as CAFTA 3.0 Pushes Economic Integration Into Digital and Green Economy

Economic ties between China and ASEAN are entering a deeper phase of integration as both sides work to bring the upgraded China–ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol into force, expanding cooperation beyond conventional merchandise trade into the digital economy, green development and regional supply-chain connectivity. China–ASEAN trade reached Read more…

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Malaysia Positioned to Capture Greater Upside as ASEAN Growth Paths Diverge Through 2035

Malaysia Positioned to Capture Greater Upside as ASEAN Growth Paths Diverge Through 2035

Malaysia is emerging as one of the Southeast Asian economies positioned to capture stronger growth opportunities over the coming decade, supported by its established manufacturing base, semiconductor ecosystem, expanding data-centre industry and growing artificial intelligence-related investment. According to the newly released “From Tailwinds to Trade-Offs: Southeast Asia Outlook 2026–2035” by Read more…

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ASEAN Retains Top Position for Economic Opportunities as European Businesses Deepen Regional Expansion

ASEAN Retains Top Position for Economic Opportunities as European Businesses Deepen Regional Expansion

ASEAN continues to stand out as the preferred region for long-term economic opportunities among European businesses, with companies showing stronger expectations for trade, investment and regional expansion despite persistent uncertainty surrounding tariffs and global supply chains. According to the 12th EU-ASEAN Business Sentiment Survey 2026 by the EU-ASEAN Business Council Read more…

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ASEAN Emerges as Compelling Long-Term Growth Hub as Global Trade Tensions Intensify

ASEAN Emerges as Compelling Long-Term Growth Hub as Global Trade Tensions Intensify

ASEAN is strengthening its position as a compelling destination for businesses seeking long-term growth, resilient supply chains and access to expanding consumer markets, even as tariffs, trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions make global investment decisions increasingly complex. Speaking at the US-ASEAN Strategic Business Forum on September 4, Singapore’s Minister for Read more…

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China–ASEAN Trade Surges 18.2% as Supply Chains and Regional Connectivity Deepen

China–ASEAN Trade Surges 18.2% as Supply Chains and Regional Connectivity Deepen

Economic ties between China and ASEAN are gaining significant momentum, with bilateral trade reaching 4.34 trillion yuan (approximately US$641 billion) in the first half of 2026, representing an 18.2% year-on-year increase. The strong performance highlights the growing integration of regional supply chains, expanding transport connectivity and deeper economic cooperation between Read more…

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ASEAN Accelerates Green Growth Push as Sustainable Economy Could Generate US Trillion Annually by 2030

ASEAN Accelerates Green Growth Push as Sustainable Economy Could Generate US$1 Trillion Annually by 2030

ASEAN has an opportunity to transform its climate challenges into a powerful new engine of economic growth, with the region’s emerging green economy potentially generating up to US$1 trillion annually by 2030 through new markets, efficiency improvements and cost savings, according to insights highlighted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Read more…

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Japan’s New Fiscal Era Signals a Turning Point for Advanced Economies and ASEAN

Japan’s New Fiscal Era Signals a Turning Point for Advanced Economies and ASEAN

Japan is entering a new chapter in its economic history, shifting away from decades of fiscal restraint and deflation-focused policymaking toward a growth-oriented strategy centred on strategic investment, productivity and long-term competitiveness. While the policy shift is primarily designed to revitalise Japan’s domestic economy, its implications extend far beyond its Read more…

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