U.S. tariff reforms in 2025 create a three-tier system reshaping where capital, supply chains, and compliance converge across Asia.

Compare fixed-term and permanent contracts in Indonesia and learn how employers can stay compliant while managing costs efficiently.

The United States broadened its tariff policy in 2025, shifting from a China-specific approach to a wider protectionist framework that targets entire value chains in strategic sectors such as electric ...

Malaysia’s government tabled Budget 2026 on October 11, 2025, setting total expenditure at RM419 billion (US$99.2 billion) and projected revenue at RM343 billion (US$81.2 billion). The fiscal-deficit ...

Foreign investors are paying closer attention to mergers and acquisitions in the Philippines as deal activity accelerates in infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, and financial services. But ...

Vietnam set a record in 2024 with agriculture, forestry, and fisheries exports reaching US$62.4–62.5 billion, underscoring both the scale of production and the strong pull from high-value markets in ...

Indonesia closed 2024 with investment realization of 1,714.2 trillion rupiah (US$95.2 billion), up 20.8 percent year on year, with 900.2 trillion rupiah (US$50.0 billion) from foreign direct ...

Thailand is reshaping its automotive industry for the battery era. The EV 3.5 package reduces purchase taxes, offers consumer rebates, and ties short-term import relief to firm local production ...

The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia’s most promising investment destinations, offering growing opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure, and digital services. Yet, foreign ...

As global supply chains continue to restructure due to the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and rising production costs in China, Thailand has emerged as a strategic node ...

The Philippines is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets, driven by surging demand for cloud-based storage and processing capabilities. With internet usage ...

作为东南亚首屈一指的旅游目的地，马来西亚的崛起反映了其数十年来在基础设施、文化品牌塑造以及国际宣传方面的精准投资。 2024 年，该国迎来了 2500 万国际游客，较前一年增长了 24.2%。