Singapore's GDP may double by 2040, driven by advanced services, manufacturing, trade, with focus on productivity and connectivity.

In 2025, the US expanded tariffs globally, affecting strategic sectors, supply chains, ASEAN, and like-to-verifications, increasing compliance.

Singapore is Asia’s top regional treasury hub due to its robust ecosystem, regulatory environment, incentives, and strategic value for multinational...

Indonesia reduces foreign company capital requirement from $640,000 to $160,000, easing investment barriers and encouraging foreign participation.

The AANZFTA agreement, modernized with the Second Protocol, enhances digital trade, streamlines customs, and lowers costs for regional businesses.

EU and Indonesia signed CEPA in 2025, eliminating tariffs, boosting trade, services, digital trade, and investment frameworks.

Thailand has emerged as a major global manufacturer of air conditioners, with significant exports and a growing domestic market.

Foreign M&A interest in the Philippines rises, but ownership restrictions and sector rules govern foreign investment opportunities and strategies.