ASEAN WEEKLY: 6-12 Nov 2017
Weekly roundup of ASEAN economic news and updates from local and international press.
Highlights of the past week • ASEAN amid a new world order • Indonesia’s disappointing growth • E-transition in Thailand • Philippine outsourcing industry braces for AI • Singapore property market rebounding • Malaysia throws cash into middle-income trap • Where Is Vietnam’s Economy Headed as It Hosts APEC? • India, Myanmar and the Rohingyas • Cambodian democracy is on the ropes • Laos, China to ink 17 deals on Xi’s visit • Brunei’s bid to be ‘Islamic Singapore’ is failing
ASEAN
- Trump on an uphill mission to Asean Read
- Duterte ‘to carry voice of ASEAN’ vs China militarization Read
- 7 world leaders arriving on Sunday for ASEAN summit Read
- Asean and Korea: a common destiny Read
- Ahead of ASEAN Summit, Trudeau hit for Canada garbage in PH Read
- UN rapporteurs raise alarm on ASEAN rights problems Read
- How fast are internet speeds in ASEAN countries? Read
- How Facebook has affected ASEAN democracies Read
- ASEAN amid a new world order Read
- ASEAN greets fourth industrial revolution Read
Indonesia
- Tightfisted consumers are squeezing Indonesia’s economy Read
- Indonesia GDP Growth Disappoints as Spending Remains Subdued Read
- The economy & ecology of Indonesian biodiversity Read
- Here’s How the World Bank Thinks Indonesia Can Spur Foreign Investment Read
- Indonesia to probe Subianto, Suhartos over Paradise Papers Read
- Bank Indonesia gives stage to halal businesses in Sharia Economic Festival Read
- Korea and Indonesia Sign MOUs Worth $1.9 Bln on Infrastructure Read
- Indonesia’s October motorbike sales up 1.5 pct y/y Read
- Top Japanese bank seeks stake in Indonesia’s Bank Danamon Read
- With Indonesia’s Millennials entering the workforce, the housing market must adapt Read
Thailand
- Robotics and automation: reshaping economy on Thailand 4.0 journey Read
- Thai Bank Loans to Rise Read
- Can Thailand Escape the ‘Middle-income Trap’? Read
- Govt to link data for digital economy Read
- Current growth momentum expected to continue: Somkid Read
- Growing obesity: A huge economic burden on Thailand Read
- Thailand approves shopping tax break in bid lift spending, growth Read
- Thailand Says Baht Surge No Bar to Solid Export Gains Next Year Read
- Thailand keeps interest rate on hold at 1.5 percent Read
- E-transition will take some time in Thailand Read
Philippines
- Philippine CEOs more confident on revenue growth than APEC CEOs Read
- Trump praises Philippines for closing gender gap Read
- In charts: How the Philippines fares in Southeast Asia Read
- Rise of the machines: Philippine outsourcing industry braces for AI Read
- Philippine conglomerates report healthy earnings amid robust economy Read
- IMF warns PH economy may overheat Read
- PH seen sustaining 7% yearly economic growth momentum Read
- Trade deficit narrows 5.4% in Sept – PSA Read
- PH pride: healthy, vibrant economy Read
- FDIs surged 70% in August Read
Singapore
- Singapore seeks to be part of new global value chains: Tharman Read
- Feedback sought on top concerns of freelancers in future economy Read
- How safeguarding intellectual property benefits Singapore’s economy Read
- Singapore’s stocks haven’t lured this much cash in a decade Read
- Why is Singapore much smarter than Hong Kong? Read
- S’pore boosts collaboration with global energy body Read
- Singapore tops World Bank’s list for ‘ease of doing business’ in Asia Read
- Singapore car sales plunge, retail sector otherwise healthy Read
- Singapore property market rebounding Read
- Visitor arrivals, spend up in 1H; uptrend likely to continue Read
Malaysia
- Breakingviews – Malaysia throws cash into middle-income trap Read
- Malaysia’s EPF says gig economy growing Read
- Why Dr Mahathir is right about the economy Read
- Malaysia Sept factory output up 4.7% yoy, misses forecast Read
- Ringgit to stay firm against US Dollar next week Read
- Bank Negara Malaysia keeps stands pat on rate, as expected Read
- Malaysia’s giving working mums a better maternity deal than US Read
- The enigma of Malaysia’s high household income growth Read
- Malaysia Says Debt Below 55% of GDP Read
- For Malaysia, relations with China are good — maybe too good Read
Vietnam
- Where Is Vietnam’s Economy Headed as It Hosts APEC? Read
- Trump Visits Vietnam, a Tiger Economy That Beats His Stock Rally Read
- The Evolution of US–Vietnam Ties Read
- The Vietnam Trump refuses to see Read
- Report updates characteristics of Vietnam’s rural economy Read
- HCMC completes 2017-20 resettlement plan Read
- Transparent policies needed to draw foreign capital Read
- Indonesian firms showcase products in Đà Nẵng Read
- Mobile payment helps develop non-cash economy Read
- Coastal provinces prepare for typhoon Haikui Read
Myanmar
- IMF visits Myanmar for annual economic checkup Read
- India, Myanmar and the Rohingyas Read
- Social Media Exhibits Its Disruptive Power in Myanmar Read
- Myanmar’s preservation man pursues dream museum Read
- Myanmar launches Good Agricultural Practices guideline Read
- Myanmar govt to monitor ‘immoral’ Internet use Read
- China’s grid corporation launches projects in northwestern Myanmar Read
- Myanmar says UN move could harm talks with Bangladesh Read
- Myanmar looks to catalyse river transport as growth driver Read
- Myanmar Academics Urge Continued University Collaboration Read
Cambodia
- Cambodia Marks Independence From France With Doves, Balloons Read
- Cambodia’s Hun Sen arrives in Manila Read
- Fight for Grassroots Democracy in Cambodia Sidelines US Read
- Chinese airlines eye Cambodian market Read
- Cambodia’s rice export to China up 59% in 10 months Read
- What’s Behind the Russian Warship Visit to Cambodia? Read
- Expert says Cambodia should join APEC summit Read
- Cambodia PM: ‘100:1 odds’ on dissolution of opposition party Read
- Concerns Grow About Cambodia’s Opposition Crackdown Read
- Cambodian democracy is on the ropes Read
Laos
- Lao legislators speak highly of Laos-China ties Read
- Laos central bank eyes cooperation with neighboring countries Read
- Laos, China to ink 17 deals on Xi’s visit Read
- Xi’s book on governance published in Lao language Read
- Thai firm to run Lao port on Mekong Read
- Lao PM visits construction site of China-Laos railway Read
Brunei
- Brunei’s bid to be ‘Islamic Singapore’ is failing Read
- Where Are Singapore-Brunei Defense Ties? Read
- US, Brunei Launch Maritime Exercise Read
- Brunei’s tourism initiatives start reaping rich dividends Read
- Russian ambassador says visa-free agreement to boost Brunei, Russia ties Read
- Sultan of Brunei celebrates anniversary with new bank note Read
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