Laos reported 4.8% economic growth in the first nine months of 2026, while inflation stayed high and visitor arrivals remained below longer-term expectations.
Malaysia’s cocoa-bean and cocoa-product exports reached RM18.33 billion in 2025, while the government prioritises local supply, traceability and higher-value processing.
The Philippines has introduced its first comprehensive market-making rules for equities and fixed income, aiming to improve liquidity and trading efficiency.
