Singapore’s Economy Combines Strong Growth with Rising Foreign Investment
GDP is forecast to expand 5.0% in 2026, supported by a services-led economy
Thailand’s Economy Attracts Stronger Investment Despite Modest Growth
Rising foreign investment and a manufacturing base support Thailand's economy, even as GDP growth remains subdued
Vietnam’s Rapid Economic Growth Is Driven by Manufacturing and Investment
Strong GDP growth, rising manufacturing output and sustained foreign investment reinforce Vietnam as a major Asian hub
Malaysia’s Trade Expands in 2026, Driven by Electronics Exports
Machinery & Electronics dominate Malaysia's trade, while the U.S. leads individual export markets
Services Increasingly Drive the Philippines’ Economy
Services account for two-thirds of GDP, while manufacturing value added rises, foreign investment weakens and growth moderates
Indonesia’s Growth Remains Resilient, But the Economy Behind It Is Changing
Services are gaining ground as manufacturing expands but loses GDP share
ASEAN Is Scaling Up as a Manufacturing and Trade Hub
Merchandise exports reached USD 2.38 trillion in 2025, outpacing USD 2.10 trillion in imports
Southeast Asia Has Become a Major Global Minerals Supplier, Led by Indonesia
Southeast Asia now supplies 70% of world nickel, 29% of tin and 14% of cobalt output, with Indonesia driving much of the growth
ASEAN Exports Have Doubled in a Decade, and Growth Is Accelerating
ASEAN exports jumped 22.5% in 2025, with Asia accounting for the majority of regional growth
ASEAN’s Expanding Export Base, Driven by Electronics and Resources
Exports have doubled over the past decade as electronics manufacturing hubs and resource-exporting economies drive ASEAN’s trade expansion.