Weekly roundup of ASEAN economic news and updates from local and international press.

Highlights of the past week • In search of ASEAN ‘champions’ • Indonesia’s Salt Crisis  • Why Thailand risks a lost economic decade • Philippine Property Stocks Rally • Singapore Faces Office Space Oversupply • Malaysia’s MRT a visible success • Vietnamese hospitality wins big • The three issues impeding Myanmar’s transition • Riel strategy takes shape • Laos Rural Tourism • Brunei has potential to tap Korean market

ASEAN

• ASEAN looks more like a neighborhood Read
• ASEAN, China Expected to Approve Agreement on South China Sea Read
• Chinese Vice Premier hopes for more cultural exchanges with ASEAN Read
• Asean must walk the climate talk Read
• In search of ASEAN ‘champions’ Read
• Let’s make Bahasa Melayu the main language of Asean: Najib Read
• George Town Festival opens with the tunes of Asean Read
• ASEAN must stay out of great-power tussles in Asia Read
• At 50, ASEAN is reaping the rewards of economic integration Read
• Amazon stutters in Asean adventure Read

Indonesia

• Architect of Indonesia Post-Crisis Economy Urges More Tax Reform Read
• World is Jealous of Indonesia`s Economy: World Bank President Read
• Jakarta’s traffic-clogged economy gets a lift from motorbike deliveries Read
• Committee for Shariah Finance to Make Indonesia Global Hub for Islamic Economy Read
• Indonesia Experiencing Salt Crisis Read
• Govt, Bank Indonesia Target 3.5 to 4.5 Percent Inflation Read
• Indonesia attracts more foreign direct investment in Q2 Read
• Indonesia seeks to boost palm oil, paper trade Read
• Digital transformation in Indonesia is no longer just a buzzword Read
• Indonesia Passes Law to Chase Tax Evaders Overseas Read

Thailand

• Why Thailand risks a lost economic decade Read
• Thailand prime target for computer attacks, cyber-security forum told Read
• Moody’s keeping stable rates outlook for Thai banking system Read
• China’s transformations, Thailand’s opportunities Read
• Thai finance ministry keeps 2017 GDP growth outlook at 3.6 pct Read
• Surge in imported capital goods buoys FPO forecast Read
• Why ‘Thailand 4.0’ Ambitions Are No Laughing Matter Read
• Warning over labour act risks Read
• Thailand’s Saha Group sets sights on e-commerce wave Read
• Thailand hotel investment nears Bt11 billion in first half Read

Philippines

• Philippines to remain fastest growing economy in region: Fitch Read
• The Danger of China-Philippines South China Sea Joint Development Read
• In the Philippines, Duterte breaks his vow to reform labour laws Read
• Fed signals good for the Philippines — Guinigundo Read
• Indonesia hints at copying Philippine leader Duterte’s violent drug war Read
• Fitch sees Philippine GDP growth staying above 6% Read
• BSP sees less pressure to raise rates Read
• Philippines’ H1 budget deficit exceeds ceiling Read
• Philippine Property Stocks Rally Will Keep Going: $20 Billion Manager Read
• PCCI says Taiwan’s Kinpo to expand Philippine manufacturing Read

Singapore

• Uneven growth the new normal for Singapore economy? Read
• Is the circular economy key to a prosperous Singapore? Read
• Singapore Faces Office Space Oversupply Read
• Resale price index of public housing in Singapore slips Read
• Forget casinos, Singapore’s Indian visitors are boarding ships Read
• Singapore headline inflation eases to 0.5% in June Read
• Is Singapore’s identity less clear today? Read
• Singapore could get economic growth boost from AI – Accenture Read
• Singapore marked as ‘city to avoid’ for software engineers Read
• Amazon launches fast delivery here Read

Malaysia

• Najib warns of concerted campaign to ‘damage Malaysia’s economy’ Read
• Economist says Malaysia no longer in middle-income trap Read
• Positive data show Malaysia’s economy to expand in H2 Read
• Malaysia’s economy heading upwards, say market watchers Read
• Private investment to drive growth Read
• RM likely to trade higher next week Read
• IMF upgrades forecast for Malaysia’s 2017 growth to 4.8pct Read
• Digital economy contribution to exceed 20% target Read
• MRT a visible success Read
• Smart moves for smart city Read

Vietnam

• Vietnam’s PM sets up new economic advisory board Read
• FIEs’ ups and downs affect Vietnam’s economic index Read
• HCMC banks on administrative reforms to boost economy Read
• What do real estate billionaires contribute to the economy? Read
• Agro-forestry-aquatic exports hit $20.45b in 7 months Read
• VN stocks advance on both bourses Read
• South Korea becomes VN’s second largest trade partner Read
• IMF: Vietnam’s dynamic economy continues to do well Read
• Vietnamese hospitality wins big Read
• Banks cut short-term deposit interest rates Read

Myanmar

• Why the Myanmar economy is slowing, and how it could bounce back Read
• Myanmar seeks WHO help with deadly swine flu outbreak Read
• The three issues impeding Myanmar’s transition Read
• Myanmar kicks off interbank lending with first repo transaction Read
• Myanmar aims for trade boost with neighbouring countries with ADB … Read
• Shan state meet to promote trade Read
• Oppression of Muslim minority continues in Myanmar Read
• Myanmar raises the bar Read
• Is Myanmar Finally Going Metric? Read
• Myanmar steps up reforms to entice investors Read

Cambodia

• Cambodian economy to grow 7 pct this year and next, says IMF Read
• IMF urges boost to tax system Read
• China and investments it has made in Cambodia Read
• US dollar used to curb inflation in Cambodia Read
• 100 new shoe factories in sight Read
• UAE and Cambodia sign investment agreement Read
• Garment sector’s lackluster results Read
• Tax Revenue Nets $1.2 Billion in the First Half of the Year Read
• Riel strategy takes shape Read
• Cambodia wants GSP for footwear exports to US Read

Laos

• Laos to submit movies for Oscars for 1st time Read
• Thaicom to Establish Pay-TV Platform in Laos Read
• Singapore carrier plans to fly to Cambodia, Laos Read
• Pupuk Indonesia to Cooperate with Laos Read
• Indonesia seeks to enhance bilateral cooperation with Laos Read
• Laos Rural Tourism: Sharing the Countryside Read
• Why Luang Prabang is your next destination in SEA to travel Read

Brunei

• Brunei has potential to tap Korean market Read
• Malaysia sees increase in tourist arrivals from Brunei Read
• Thailand and Brunei share insights on education Read
• Jollibee presents wall mural in support of SMARTER Brunei Read
• Russians open to training local IT students Read

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