News Thailand Establishes Eight EEC Special Economic Zones Amina Khan17/10/2026 Thailand has established eight EEC special economic zones spanning industry, LNG, logistics, food processing and specialised health services.
News Indonesia and Timor-Leste Sign Investment Treaty Amina Khan17/10/2026 Indonesia and Timor-Leste have signed a bilateral investment treaty intended to support investment promotion, facilitation and protection.
News Malaysia’s Q3 Advance GDP Estimate Shows 5.3% Growth Amina Khan17/10/2026 Malaysia’s advance GDP estimate shows 5.3% year-on-year growth in Q3 2026, slower than Q2, with final data due on 18 November.
News Philippines Sets Global Bond Pricing Standard for 2027 Amina Khan17/10/2026 The Philippines will adopt an international settlement-pricing convention for peso government bonds on 4 January 2027, aiming to improve market access and liquidity.