Investors are upbeat on Thailand’s economic reform, plans to strengthen its role as an international trade hub for Southeast Asia, and preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). http://www.investasian.com/2014/09/eu-optimistic-thai-economy/
The investment opportunities to be found in Asia's emerging markets are as diverse as the continent itself. Discover the stock markets, economies and venture capital scene of this dynamic region and profit from Asia's rise! http://www.investasian.com/country-profiles/
Malaysia currently faces several economic issues. The country wishes to implement development projects such as Iskander Malaysia in Johor Bahru, the high speed rail track with Singapore and the growth of its Islamic Finance industry, while at the same time attempting to solve its debt problems. http://www.investasian.com/2014/09/malaysia-economic-challenges/
The world’s emerging economic powerhouses are getting fed up with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, shown by the formation of the US$200 billion New Development Bank. http://www.investasian.com/2014/09/brics-replace-world-bank/
Hong Kong Airlines filed its application for listing on the city state’s stock exchange on September 6th, ahead of an expected US$500 million dollar dual-currency listing this fall. http://www.investasian.com/2014/09/hong-kong-airlines-ipo/
The formation of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 is predicted to create demand for fourteen million new jobs in Southeast Asia, according to the International Labor Organization. http://www.investasian.com/2014/09/aec-asean-14m-jobs/
India is predicted to overtake China in the next several decades to be the most populous country in the world, and its massive services sector is something for investors to keep an eye on. http://www.investasian.com/2013/12/india-invest/
Malaysia is a mix of Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern cultures. The country's ability to identify with these three rapidly growing parts of the world make it one of ASEAN's largest recipients of foreign investment, a center for Islamic finance, and a melting pot where much of the surrounding region feels comfortable investing in. http://www.investasian.com/2013/12/malaysia-invest/