July 22, 2024
The ASEAN+3 region is forecast to grow at 4.4 percent in 2024 and 4.3 percent in 2025, broadly unchanged from our assessment in April.
July 1, 2024
Vietnam is one of the world’s most hazard-prone countries to climate change risks. The country faces high natural disaster risk levels.
June 27, 2024
In the recent decade however, Brunei’s hydrocarbon-based economic model has come under increasing pressure, reflecting major disruptions in offshore oil and gas production.
June 26, 2024
The rapid shift toward digital solutions and innovation highlights the growing importance of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector in Brunei.
June 20, 2024
Under the Wawasan Brunei 2035, tourism has been identified as one of the five priority sectors for economic diversification.
June 7, 2024
The biggest policy challenge for ASEAN+3 policymakers lies in striking an appropriate balance between restoring fiscal buffers and carrying out an active fiscal policy to support sustainable and inclusive growth.
June 3, 2024
Faced with a confluence of structural challenges, the Thai economy is likely to experience continued decline in its long-term trend growth, trailing behind regional peers.
May 29, 2024
At the end of April 2024, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) released a revised version of its most important document, the Core Principles for effective banking supervision.
May 28, 2024
The recent influx of investments into Johor provides a hint of optimism. Johor emerged as the top investment destination in Malaysia in 2022 and came in fourth last year, after Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
May 27, 2024
Special Accounts play an important role in Japan’s fiscal management, providing a unique framework for earmarked funds separate from the general budget.
