Asean

Maybank Invest ASEAN: Brighter outlook for key ASEAN markets, spurred by AI boom, supply chain migration & green transition

According to Maybank IBG Research, the broadening global electronics demand, spurred by the AI boom, has supported a modest economic recovery in the first half of 2024 and is brightening the second half outlook for the ASEAN-6 markets (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand,Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines).

Japan, ASEAN to integrate QR code payments by 2025 – report

Five ASEAN member countries, namely Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines, signed a memorandum of understanding on payment integration between the countries in 2022 and began interaction in several areas.

Malaysia, Hong Kong plan economic hub near Singapore border – report

Hong Kong and Malaysia also signed 11 MoUs, including the one involving MTR Corporation.