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Intra-ASEAN investment rose to US$31 billion in 2024 from US$22 billion the previous year, as 81% of firms in the region plans to allocate investments within Asia.
MalaysiaInvestment· 28 Jun 2026Penang secured RM4.9 billion in approved manufacturing investments in the first quarter of 2026, the second highest ranking state in Malaysia.
PhilippinesInvestment· 28 Jun 2026FDI net inflows to the Philippines rose by 33.2 percent month-on-month to reach $590 million in February 2026.
MalaysiaInvestment· 28 Jun 2026Japan emerged as the largest source of investment for Malaysia in Q1 2026, contributing to the country's total RM92.8 billion in approved investments.
VietnamInvestment· 28 Jun 2026Vietnam has attracted over 170 foreign-invested projects in the semiconductor sector, including more than 50 foreign firms involved in chip design.
MalaysiaInvestment· 28 Jun 2026Malaysia recorded RM92.8 billion in approved investments for 1Q 2026, with the manufacturing sector contributing RM24.1 billion of the total.
VietnamInvestment· 28 Jun 2026Samsung Electronics plans to invest 39 trillion dong to establish a semiconductor testing plant in Vietnam, according to a proposal document.
ThailandTrade· 15 Jun 2026Thailand’s cabinet approved submission of the upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement protocol to the legislature for ratification.
VietnamInvestment· 15 Jun 2026Construction started on Meiko Electronics’ USD500 million semiconductor facility in Phu Tho province, strengthening Vietnam’s electronics supply chain.
VietnamInfrastructure· 15 Jun 2026Vietnam outlined a USD6.5 billion rail link between Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, which would be the region’s first new railway in 70 years.
SingaporeTechnologyDigital Economy· 15 Jun 2026Singapore updated its national AI strategy with refreshed priorities focused on applying artificial intelligence for public benefit and strengthening national capabilities.
MalaysiaInvestment· 15 Jun 2026Malaysia recorded RM92.8 billion in approved investments in the first quarter of 2026, with the projects expected to create more than 50,000 jobs.
Sarawak’s premier said a shared regulatory and implementation framework is needed to make the cross-border ASEAN Power Grid operational.
MalaysiaData CentresDigital Economy· 15 Jun 2026Alibaba Cloud launched a Johor region with two data centres, taking its Malaysian footprint to five facilities and expanding cloud and AI capacity.
VietnamInvestment· 15 Jun 2026LG Innotek announced plans to establish its first semiconductor substrate production base in Vietnam as it expands advanced packaging capacity.
VietnamInvestment· 15 Jun 2026Vietnam reported nearly 35% growth in foreign investment inflows, while disbursed FDI reached USD9.75 billion, the highest five-month figure in five years.
IndonesiaData CentresDigital Economy· 15 Jun 2026A Chinese company signed an agreement supporting a proposed USD5 billion artificial-intelligence data-centre investment in Batam.
IndonesiaData CentresDigital Economy· 15 Jun 2026ST Telemedia Global Data Centres announced expansion milestones across four Jakarta facilities supporting more than 360MW of AI-ready capacity.
SingaporeTechnologyDigital Economy· 15 Jun 2026Singapore launched ASPIRE 2B to support advanced AI and high-performance computing research in areas including climate and healthcare.
PhilippinesInfrastructure· 14 Jun 2026The Philippine government aims to complete 9 flagship infrastructure projects by late 2026, including the Cavite-Laguna Expressway, Metro Manila Flood Management Project, and the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road.
VietnamInfrastructure· 14 Jun 2026Vietnam held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway at Ha Long Xanh Station, a strategically significant transport project connecting the capital to the coastal province.
VietnamInfrastructure· 14 Jun 2026Vietnam broke ground on a 60-kilometer expressway connecting to the Laos border. The project aims to improve regional connectivity and facilitate trade with its landlocked neighbor.
IndonesiaTrade· 14 Jun 2026Indonesia plans to establish a state export body for key commodities. Thermal coal exports reached 174 million mt by May 20, 2026, following a 2025 total of 520.7 million mt.
IndonesiaTrade· 14 Jun 2026Indonesia unveiled a plan to centralise exports of key commodities like palm oil and coal through a state agency to boost government revenue.
IndonesiaTrade· 14 Jun 2026Analysts warn that Indonesia's new centralised commodity export rules could cause market confusion despite the goal of recovering billions in revenue.
VietnamTrade· 14 Jun 2026Vietnam Prime Minister clarifies that the country does not have a policy of creating excess capacity during trade agreement talks with the US following planned tariff announcements.
IndonesiaTrade· 14 Jun 2026Indonesia transitions to centralised commodity exports for coal, palm oil, and nickel; exports of these goods exceeded $65 billion last year.
VietnamTrade· 14 Jun 2026The US launched a third trade probe against Vietnam as the trade gap between the two nations widened to US$178.2 billion in 2025. Vietnam previously faced tariffs reduced from 46% to 20%.
ThailandTrade· 14 Jun 2026Thailand is accelerating negotiations for a free-trade agreement with the European Union to mitigate risks and reduce reliance on the US market amid tariff uncertainties.
MalaysiaTrade· 14 Jun 2026Malaysia's semiconductor sector reached RM400 billion in 2025, with re-exports accounting for 40% of total semiconductor exports at RM187 billion.
