Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam are increasingly shaping ASEAN’s long-term economic trajectory. According to Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed, their greatest strength lies not in competing with one another, but in the complementary roles they play across manufacturing, finance, technology, resources and services. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR,…
BY TNS NEWS TEAM GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines, June 9 – At least 37 people have died and 479 have been injured following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani province on Monday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), while four people remain missing. The death toll more than doubled…
By Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist, Juwai IQI KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — This year, I coined the term “Fabulous Five” (MITPV) to describe the five economies poised to shape ASEAN’s macroeconomic and investment trajectory over the next 10 to 20 years — Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. Collectively, these five economies represent the undisputed…
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded in Kuala Lumpur with high-profile participation, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and the historic accession of Timor-Leste as ASEAN’s 11th member. Yet, beneath the surface, ASEAN’s credibility and decision-making capacity remain…
Malaysia closes landmark year of ASEAN leadership with call for patience, resilience, and regional unity Closing moments at the 47th ASEAN Summit: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim formally transfers the ASEAN Chairmanship to the Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Image Credit : The official Facebook Page of The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
