ASEAN WEEKLY: 30 Oct – 5 Nov 2017
Weekly roundup of ASEAN economic news and updates from local and international press.
Highlights of the past week • ASEAN against the world on trade • Indonesia’s Economy May Beat Expectations • Thailand needs new unifying icon • Japan to Invest Billions in Philippines • Rosier outlook for Singapore economy • Alibaba launches electronic trading hub in Malaysia • VN plans major solar power growth • Meet the Chief of Myanmar’s Notorious Military • Is China’s model the right one for Cambodia? • Heavy debt load in Laos • Brunei named most improved economy in the world
ASEAN
- Can Asean compete with China and India for private capital? Read
- ASEAN integration is not a threat to MSMEs Read
- Political, security issues in Asean to be tackled in a forum Read
- ASEAN and EU Support Internationalisation of CLMV Universities Read
- Trump to extend PH stay until Nov. 14 Read
- Harnessing digitization to power up governance in Asean Read
- Canada’s Trudeau confirms attendance to Asean Summit in Nov Read
- What Did the ASEAN Defense Meetings in the Philippines Achieve? Read
- ASEAN against the world on trade Read
- If EU can do it, why can’t we? Duterte challenges ASEAN Read
Indonesia
- Indonesia fin min says economy can weather shocks from Fed hikes Read
- Indonesia’s Economy May Beat Expectations, Indrawati Says Read
- APEC 2017: Indonesia stresses regional prosperity Read
- Indonesia’s digital economy will thrive as small businesses come online, says gov’t Read
- Indonesia seeks “all options” to fund infrastructure push Read
- Indonesia jumps 19 places in EODB 2018: WB Read
- On Indonesia Targeting to Become Major Player of Sharia Economy Read
- Indonesia’s Most Valuable Bank Prowls for Acquisition Targets Read
- Indonesia should create new maritime map: Minister Read
- Indonesia and Malaysia follow Singapore’s lead in tackling obesity Read
Thailand
- Thailand needs new unifying icon Read
- Thailand needs to arrive in 21st century Read
- Thailand rises to top 15% in ease of doing business Read
- Thailand must carve out niche in service sector Read
- Thai Sept factory output rises 4.21 pct y/y, beats forecast Read
- Thailand’s game potential praised Read
- Thai finance ministry raises 2017 GDP growth outlook to 3.8% Read
- com plans Thai hub for SE Asia Read
- Labor pains squeeze fast aging Thailand Read
- Thailand’s political activity ban stays for now: PM Read
Philippines
- Why Duterte Needs to Put the Economy First in the Philippines Read
- The Philippine puzzle: dynamic economy, uncertain politics Read
- Philippines Economy Stable But Purchasing Power Falls Read
- Philippines aims to improve ease of doing business by 2022 Read
- Will Southeast Asia Go the Way of Populist Philippines? Read
- Faster 3rd quarter economic growth seen Read
- Manufacturing posts solid growth in October Read
- Local shares surge; PSEi ends at new high at 8586 Read
- US tech firm heads to Philippines for growth Read
- Japan to Invest Billions in Philippines, Pulling Duterte Out of China’s Orbit Read
Singapore
- Rosier outlook for Singapore economy Read
- The evolution of Singapore citizenship Read
- Singapore business expectations up for next six months Read
- Singapore port breaks container formation world record Read
- Home-sharing clouds recovery prospects for Singapore hotels Read
- How Singapore’s futuristic Changi Airport Terminal 4 is a game-changer for the world Read
- New ideas need old buildings Read
- Re-train, not retrench, when jobs are at risk, financial sector told Read
- Factory activity powers to eight-year peak in October Read
- Singapore Airlines to unveil overhaul of A380 cabins Read
Malaysia
- Alibaba launches electronic trading hub in Malaysia Read
- Malaysia pivots digital economy with a caring and inclusive budget Read
- TIFA an alternative to boost Malaysia-US economic ties Read
- In Malaysia, a few rich own more than half the funds in EPF Read
- Malaysia’s Export Growth Continued to Slow in September — Update Read
- Conference to boost Malaysia-China entreprenuer ties Read
- Digital economy growth to contribute significantly to Malaysia’s GDP Read
- Why I’m Positive About Malaysia Real Estate Read
- National debt stays below 55% of GDP Read
- Strengthen tolerance and unity among Malaysians Read
Vietnam
- Xi’s visit will promote trade and economic cooperation with Vietnam Read
- Vietnam Succeeds in Developing a Socialist-oriented Market Economy Read
- As oil dips, tourism should soar: HSBC report Read
- VN plans major solar power growth Read
- Vietnam cautious about economic growth for 2018 Read
- A Disappearance in Berlin Clouds a Trade Deal in Vietnam Read
- Power struggle unfolds behind Vietnam’s state reforms Read
- IPOs set to spice up year end trading: analysts Read
- British trade envoy talks up Việt Nam links Read
- VN’s manufacturing PMI dips to 51.6 in October Read
Myanmar
- Meet Min Aung Hlaing, the Chief of Myanmar’s Notorious Military Read
- Myanmar sees ‘bad consequences’ if US imposes sanctions on military Read
- Rohingya crisis a tragedy of ‘dramatic scale’: UN refugee chief Read
- Myanmar’s Garment Industry is on a Growth Path Read
- Spotlight on Myanmar transparency Read
- JFE Steel to build Myanmar sheet factory for construction Read
- Myanmar’s Suu Kyi makes first visit to crisis-hit northern Rakhine Read
- Dilemma on minimum wages could lead to better productivity Read
- ‘Controversial’ biography on General Ne Win translated into Burmese Read
- USDP to ‘compete on equal terms with NLD in next election’ Read
Cambodia
- It’s time for Cambodia to choose high-quality investment projects Read
- Is China’s model the right one for Cambodia? Read
- As Cambodia mulls high costs, is hosting SEA Games worth the money? Read
- Cambodia expecting influx of Chinese investment Read
- Businesswomen convene to find solutions, opportunities Read
- Government plans to borrow $1.4B for 2018 national budget Read
- New budget to boost education, health and agriculture sectors Read
- Cambodia to host Miss Global 2017 beauty pageant Read
- Why The EU Is Dallying Over Possible Cambodia Sanctions Read
- Cambodian PM tells opposition to defect or face being banned from politics Read
Laos
- Heavy debt load in Laos Read
- Downstream Downturn: How Hydropower in Laos May Choke Vietnam Read
- China, Laos vow to build strong community of shared destiny Read
- Vietnam-Laos ICT cooperation forum held in Vientiane Read
- ‘Visit Laos Year’ launched to promote the nation to world Read
- Laos’ Phouvong Jewelry receives Asean business award Read
- Laos sets to promote tourism, preserve unique, fine traditional culture Read
Brunei
- Singapore and Brunei reaffirm ‘special relationship’, launch exhibition Read
- Brunei named most improved economy in the world Read
- Use Brunei embassies abroad to promote locally made products Read
- Brunei passport, 22nd most powerful globally Read
- Brunei aims to bring in more tourist dollars Read
- British royalties visit Brunei to strengthen ties Read
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