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…
Singapore is positioning itself as a potential economic and connectivity bridge between ASEAN and Central Asia, as both regions seek new trade partnerships and greater resilience amid disruptions to global commerce and intensifying geopolitical competition. The initiative gained momentum following Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Read more…
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…
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…
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…
Japan and ASEAN should deepen their strategic partnership in frontier technologies, energy security and sustainable economic development to strengthen the region’s resilience against growing geopolitical and geo-economic uncertainties. As global competition intensifies and emerging technologies reshape industries, closer collaboration between Japan and ASEAN is increasingly viewed as essential to securing Read more…
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has upgraded its economic growth forecast for the ASEAN+3 region, citing robust global demand for semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies, resilient domestic consumption and continued investment across the region. The revised outlook underscores ASEAN+3’s growing role as a critical hub in the global Read more…
Türkiye’s elevation to ASEAN Dialogue Partner marks a significant milestone in its engagement with Southeast Asia, creating new opportunities to expand trade, investment and strategic cooperation with one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions. The upgraded partnership is expected to deepen collaboration across key sectors including commerce, energy, defence, manufacturing Read more…
Rising global energy price volatility is presenting both economic challenges and strategic opportunities for Singapore, highlighting the broader need for ASEAN economies to strengthen energy resilience amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. (Asia Briefing) As a major energy trading, refining and financial hub, Singapore is particularly exposed to fluctuations in global oil Read more…
Vietnam is taking decisive steps to shield its economy from global oil price shocks, as rising geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility pose increasing risks to growth, inflation and supply chains. (vietnamnews.vn) The move underscores Vietnam’s proactive approach to maintaining macroeconomic stability and energy security, reinforcing its resilience as one Read more…
