ASEAN WEEKLY: 9-15 Oct 2017
Weekly roundup of ASEAN economic news and updates from local and international press.
Highlights of the past week • Labour mobility in Asean • Upbeat on Indonesia’s economy • Making Thailand’s Digital Economy ‘Stand Out’ • Duterte economic team in US • Singapore economy beats expectation in Q3 • Thriving Penang’s economy • Mid-priced flats in vogue in HCM City • Myanmar’s first cable car • Adjusting to economic success in Cambodia • Lao noodle franchise stretches out to Asean • Brunei’s GDP up 0.7pc in Q2 2017
ASEAN
- Asean must show its mettle over the Rohingya crisis Read
- China’s Cooling Economy is a Warning for ASEAN Read
- Asean states ink initiatives to enhance travel links Read
- Asean Swap MoU renewed Read
- Growing complexities threaten ASEAN consensus politics Read
- PH can lead Asean integration – Mahathir Read
- ‘Better labour mobility can benefit Asean’ Read
- Time for Asean to play a role Read
- EU, ASEAN pursue strategic ties Read
- Lao noodle franchise stretches out to Asean Read
Indonesia
- Ahead of election, Indonesia’s GDP will improve: Schroders Read
- Upbeat on Indonesia’s economy Read
- Indonesia’s finance chief says mega-mine deal with Freeport will soon be resolved Read
- Indonesia, Laos agree to step up cooperation on defense, economy Read
- Mystery over weak Indonesia spending Read
- Indonesia and Italy Agree to Boost Economic Cooperation Read
- Japanese investments create 4.7m jobs in Indonesia: Ambassador Read
- Indonesia’s drive to reduce oil imports a boon for producers: GSS … Read
- Global firms join rush to bet on Indonesia as next startup frontier Read
- Vietnamese firms seek partners at Trade Expo Indonesia Read
Thailand
- Thailand Growth Rebound Has Room to Run, Central Bank Chief Says Read
- Junta rule and lack of adequate reform have hurt economy, say academics Read
- Thailand 4.0: Back to the Future Read
- Thai growth revised upwards to 3.9 per cent Read
- Thailand’s bold economic strategy has events in focus Read
- Making Thailand’s Digital Economy ‘Stand Out’ Read
- Thai junta chief vows elections in November 2018 Read
- Cuba plants medical diplomacy flag in Thailand Read
- Thailand’s Saha Group sees sales recovery in 2018 as economy … Read
- Thailand cuts 2017 tourism forecast to 33-34 million visitors Read
Philippines
- Duterte economic team in US to promote Philippines Read
- Focus on Philippine growth, not political noise, US investors urged Read
- Our economy will take the front seat Read
- Pendulum of economic growth firmly back with Philippines Read
- IMF retains 6.6% growth forecast for Philippines this year Read
- Remittances remain crucial to Philippines economy Read
- Duterte creates Overseas Filipino Bank Read
- Philippines ‘breeding ground for terrorists’, says New York plotter Read
- Philippine conglomerate pitches monorail in congested Manila Read
- Can the Philippines afford to rebuild Marawi City Read
Singapore
- Singapore economy grows 4.6% in Q3; beats expectations Read
- What Singapore Tells Us About the Global Economy Read
- Singapore’s hidden home-sharing economy is quietly on the rise Read
- Singapore sees strongest retail sales growth in 1 1/2 years Read
- Amazon in Singapore challenged by air-conditioned malls and Alibaba Read
- Carbon tax needed in drive to stay competitive: Masagos Read
- Upbeat Singapore GDP sends STI above 3300 points Read
- It’s Denmark Versus Singapore for the Growth Crown Read
- Singapore’s death penalty reform flawed: Amnesty Read
- Singapore insurers must innovate Read
Malaysia
- 2018 Budget: A ‘feel-good’ package? Read
- Penang’s economy is thriving, says Kian Ming Read
- Malaysia August industrial production growth at 2-year high Read
- Malaysia To Benefit From Global Economic Recovery Read
- Mida joins Miti, Matrade and NCCIM to organise forum Read
- The Chinese dilemma before election Read
- Thousands rally in Malaysia to oust premier Najib Read
- AmBank eyes more dicital economy initiatives Read
- Malaysia household debt ‘not a systematic threat’, says economist Read
- UK’s FDI into Malaysia in tech sector to grow stronger Read
Vietnam
- Vietnam all set for APEC summit week Read
- Floods, landslides kill 37 in Vietnam, scores missing Read
- Despite human rights abuses, Vietnam’s economy ploughs ahead Read
- Growth rising in Vietnam, inflation too Read
- Vietnamese women contribute significantly to economy Read
- Real estate needs more foreign investment: experts Read
- Mid-priced flats in vogue in HCM City Read
- Brokerage firms benefit from positive economic growth Read
- 2017 GDP growth target of 6.7% in sight: NFSC Read
- HCMC struggles to relocate slum dwellers Read
Myanmar
- Investments needed to develop Yangon’s status as regional trade hub Read
- It’s time to dump the absurd vehicle import policy Read
- Why US and Saudi Arabia Back Rohingya in Myanmar Read
- Myanmar will destroy Bangladesh’s economy with Rohingya crisis … Read
- ASEAN migrant remittances equal to Myanmar GDP Read
- Singapore firm to launch limousine services in Yangon Read
- The EU-Myanmar IPA Threatens Emerging Democracy Read
- Tourists Shun Myanmar in Wake of Rakhine Crisis Read
- Myanmar versus Burma: what’s the difference? Read
- Myanmar’s first cable car on track to open in December Read
Cambodia
- Adjusting to economic success in Cambodia Read
- Asia’s Longest-Serving Strongman Shows Power of China’s Cash Read
- Cambodia’s main opposition party on brink of collapse Read
- PM seeks tax break for low earners Read
- Cargo on course at Sihanoukville port Read
- Food safety a health concern for Cambodia Read
- World Bank hails Cambodia’s stronger PFM systems Read
- Air rivalry heats up in Cambodia Read
- Unlocking Cambodia’s nascent start-up scene Read
- Cambodia bans latest ‘Kingsman’ film for portraying country as a criminal hub Read
Laos
- Indonesia offers weapons, planes to Laos Read
- Mega First secures RM635m financing for Laos project Read
- Lao noodle franchise stretches out to Asean Read
- ASEAN ministers to meet in Laos to discuss disaster management Read
- Rugby is a whole lot different in Laos Read
- Laos Shows Interests to Buy Pindad Sniper Rifles and Pistols Read
Brunei
- Brunei’s GDP up 0.7pc in Q2 2017 Read
- Brunei’s first cable-stayed bridge put into operation Read
- Brunei among toppers in human development Read
- Suu Kyi meets with the Sultan of Brunei Read
- Baiduri Bank named best banking group for Brunei Read
- Chinese tourists given multiple entry visas to Brunei Read
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