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Timor-LesteCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlights investment opportunities for Singaporean firms in Timor-Leste as the nation diversifies its economy into tourism and the blue economy during an official visit to Dili.
Timor-LesteCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Prime Minister Lawrence Wong encouraged Singaporeans and businesses to visit and explore investment opportunities in Timor-Leste as the nation prepares to join ASEAN and develop its economy.
Timor-LesteCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlights investment opportunities for Singaporean firms in Timor-Leste as the nation diversifies its economy into tourism and the blue economy during an official visit to Dili.
MyanmarCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026The World Bank lowered its economic growth forecast for Myanmar, citing a fuel price shock and civil war as factors deepening economic strains despite some tentative signs of stabilization in the country.
MyanmarCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Myanmar's military junta has collected $5.6 billion through forced remittance rules for migrant workers, making it the country's primary source of foreign currency inflows according to finance ministry data.
LaosCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone announced that the Lao economy expanded by an average of 5% in the first six months of 2026, driven by growth in the services, industry, and construction sectors.
LaosCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026The Lao government reports 5% GDP growth for the first half of 2026, totaling 199,987 billion kip. Authorities are targeting a 5.5% annual growth rate while addressing inflation and currency depreciation issues.
CambodiaCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2022 growth forecast for Cambodia to 5.1%, down from a previous estimate of 5.8%, citing the impact of rising global energy and food prices on the domestic economy.
BruneiCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Brunei Darussalam has reaffirmed its commitment to mutually beneficial trade and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership to deliver economic benefits.
PhilippinesCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed support for Amazon Web Services' plan to invest $5 billion in Philippine digital infrastructure, aimed at boosting the country's cloud computing capabilities and creating jobs.
PhilippinesCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026The Department of Finance reports that dividends from government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) are projected to reach a record P147.15 billion in 2024, representing a 29% increase.
VietnamCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Phan Quoc Cong of Phu Nhuan Jewelry discusses how gold price fluctuations amid Middle East tensions are creating new investment opportunities for jewelry investors in Vietnam.
VietnamCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Ho Chi Minh City will pilot Vietnam's first digital investment promotion platform on July 9, providing data systems and information on projects, industrial parks, and investment processes to potential domestic and foreign investors.
ThailandCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Thailand has approved $2 billion in new investment projects. The news comes amid reporting on the country's wealthiest individuals maintaining their rankings for the third consecutive year.
ThailandCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026The Thai Chamber of Commerce submitted 10 urgent proposals to the government to address the economic downturn, citing a crisis of confidence and rising household debt.
IndonesiaCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Economists express skepticism toward Indonesia's reported GDP growth figures under President Prabowo Subianto, leading to rare public doubts regarding the country's official economic data narrative.
IndonesiaCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Bank Indonesia unexpected rate hike and liquidity pause aim to stabilize markets as the government raises gasoline prices by 32 percent and halts several expansion programs to address a market rout.
SingaporeCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Temasek Holdings reported its net portfolio value hit a record S$518 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31. The state investor plans to focus future investments on artificial intelligence and private credit markets.
SingaporeCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Singapore inflation remained at 1.8% in May. The central bank had previously tightened monetary policy in April to address inflation risks, marking the first such move since 2022.
MalaysiaCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Bank Negara Malaysia maintained its Overnight Policy Rate at 3.00% amid resilient second-quarter growth driven by domestic demand and stronger exports despite global tensions.
MalaysiaCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Analysts forecast Malaysia will maintain interest rates but could signal future hikes as the AI sector and data centre investments boost national economic growth.
MalaysiaCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Lynas Rare Earths and JS Link signed a deal for a Malaysian magnet plant, while local firm Oppstar partnered with a Japanese AI chip startup for production gear-up.
MalaysiaCountry Update· 9 Jul 2026Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate while potentially signaling future hikes as AI-driven investments boost economic growth prospects.
MalaysiaInfrastructure· 9 Jul 2026Final designs for the 29.5km Penang Mutiara Line LRT are nearing approval. The project features 21 stations, including a provisional link to the Penang South Reclamation island.
VietnamInfrastructure· 9 Jul 2026Vietnam needs an estimated USD 12.7 billion from the state budget to invest in expressway projects until 2030, covering approximately 82 percent of total investment requirements for 12 key projects.
IndonesiaTrade· 9 Jul 2026The Danantara agency will monitor prices of raw material exports rather than intervening directly in trade, focusing on price transparency over market participation.
IndonesiaTrade· 9 Jul 2026Indonesia shifts strategy from centralising commodity exports to a monitoring-based approach to curb under-invoicing and revenue loss while ensuring business continuity.
IndonesiaTrade· 9 Jul 2026Exporters of coal, palm oil, and ferroalloys must report all activities from June 1 to Dec 31, 2026, as the Danantara unit confirms it will not take over existing contracts.
IndonesiaTechnologyDigital Economy· 9 Jul 2026Firmus and DayOne are developing a 360 MW Nvidia DSX AI Factory campus in Batam. The facility aims to support large-scale AI workloads utilizing Nvidia infrastructure.
IndonesiaTechnologyDigital Economy· 9 Jul 2026Firmus project in Batam will utilize 170,000 Nvidia GPUs scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028, positioning the site as one of the largest AI factories in the region.
SingaporeData CentresDigital Economy· 9 Jul 2026Singapore reveals plans to increase its data centre capacity by at least 300MW, with a vision to reach 5GW to 10GW in the long term, following the lifting of a moratorium on new facility construction.
