economy



STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 16, 2018 • 5 min read

Natural disasters Flooded out

By Robin Spiess • Oct 16, 2018
Several Southeast Asian countries have this year been heavily impacted by natural disasters, and according to recent reports, the onslaught of extreme weather in the region is expected to continue for the foreseeable future

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 09, 2018 • 9 min read

Gender equality Banking on change

By Janelle Retka • Aug 09, 2018
Cambodian women are traditionally charged with overseeing their families’ finances once the paycheque comes home. While this skillset remains an essential part of Cambodia’s economy, what more can the financial sector do to take advantage of this home-grown expertise?

Aug 07, 2017 • 12 min read
Cambodia

Manufacturing on the line

Amid rising labour costs, stagnant export prices and productivity rates well below its neighbours', what might the future of the Kingdom's factories look like?
By Paul Millar • Aug 07, 2017

Mar 21, 2017 • 2 min read
Investment

Myanmar could see foreign investment plummet by 30%

While foreign direct investment has exploded in Myanmar in recent years, a lack of oil and gas investments seems to be hamstringing the emerging economy
By Logan Connor • Mar 21, 2017

Aug 11, 2014 • 8 min read
Consumption

Pocket power

Southeast Asia’s expanding middle class will significantly benefit the region’s societies while also raising new questions about economic sustainability
By Christian Vits • Aug 11, 2014

May 06, 2014 • 8 min read
economic vision

Interaction makes cents

It’s all about connectivity if Asean member states want their vision of a unified economic region to come to fruition
By Joe Freeman • May 06, 2014

Jan 14, 2013 • 7 min read

To unity and beyond

Asean is well down the path towards integration, but the biggest challenges lie ahead
By Christian Vits • Jan 14, 2013