EU and Indonesia signed CEPA in 2025, eliminating tariffs, boosting trade, services, digital trade, and investment frameworks.
Foreign M&A interest in the Philippines rises, but ownership restrictions and sector rules govern foreign investment opportunities and strategies.
The Philippines' IT-BPM sector has evolved into a hub for finance, healthcare, and high-value services, fueled by global demand.
Indonesia’s 2024 investments rose 20.8%, leading in nickel supply; opportunities emerge for Chinese firms in tech and healthcare sectors.
Thailand is transforming its automotive industry for EVs with tax incentives, production commitments, and investment requirements to boost local manufacturing.
Singapore M&A structures attract ASEAN investment through legal certainty, tax efficiency, strong governance, and strategic regional entry points.
Brunei offers investment-ready industrial parks, favorable tax regimes, seamless customs, and strategic location in ASEAN supply chains.
Islamic finance, rooted in Shariah principles, grows globally, with assets projected to reach US$7.5 trillion by 2028.