Indonesia Pushes for U.S. Tariff Agreement
JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto’s administration is pressing to complete tariff negotiations with the United States by the end of 2025, portraying the talks as both an economic priority and a test of Indonesia’s trade diplomacy at a moment of … Continue reading Indonesia Pushes for U.S. Tariff Agreement
Brunei Launches National Maritime Strategy
Bandar Seri Begawan — Brunei has unveiled a five-year strategy to accelerate the development of its maritime sector, positioning shipping, ports and logistics as central pillars of a broader effort to diversify the economy beyond hydrocarbons and strengthen the country’s … Continue reading Brunei Launches National Maritime Strategy
Malaysia: ASEAN’s Second-Fastest Growing Economy ?
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is now set to become the second-fastest-growing economy among the ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025, trailing only Vietnam, after a series of upward revisions to gross domestic product (GDP) … Continue reading Malaysia: ASEAN’s Second-Fastest Growing Economy ?
Indonesia: A Growing Economy with Global Ambitions
JAKARTA – Indonesia emerges as one of the world’s 20 largest economies, with a GDP of about USD 1.396 trillion in 2024 and a GDP-per-capita of approximately USD 4,958. Its population of 283.5 million people in 2024 underscores the scale … Continue reading Indonesia: A Growing Economy with Global Ambitions
U.S. and South Korea Seal New Trade Deal
GYEONGJU, South Korea –Â The United States and South Korea have reached a sweeping trade agreement that will lower tariffs and deepen bilateral investment, officials from both nations confirmed on Wednesday. The accord, announced following nearly two hours of talks between … Continue reading U.S. and South Korea Seal New Trade Deal