Indonesia’s digital economy has demonstrated a positive and significant impact on economic growth across 34 provinces between 2017 and 2022, as shown through dynamic panel GMM estimation.

Thailand’s firm-level trade data suggest that regional trade agreements (RTAs) play only a modest role in advancing global value chain development, as imports under RTA regimes show a weak and often insignificant correlation with exports—implying that firms using RTAs tend to focus mainly on domestic markets.

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2009, are not just stepping into the workforce but rewriting the rules. Over half of them are already harnessing AI tools on the job, giving companies a chance to turbocharge productivity and innovation like never before but there is a flip side. workplace?

Thailand has introduced the Thailand Taxonomy, a national framework launched in 2025 to classify economic activities based on environmental sustainability and guide the country’s transition toward its 2065 net-zero emissions target.

Variations in money velocity play a significant role in shaping inflation dynamics, particularly in economies transitioning toward digital currencies like Indonesia.

Investment in research and development (R&D) plays a pivotal role in enhancing Thai firms’ competitiveness and overall performance. Evidence from 151 private companies indicates that R&D spending does not directly influence firm performance but exerts a significant positive effect when mediated by competitive advantage.

Thailand faces persistent regional income disparities shaped by geographical heterogeneity, according to an empirical study analyzing data from national household surveys and satellite imagery. Using Mincer’s earnings function and the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM), the research found that income levels vary significantly across provinces, with the central region—driven by manufacturing and services—outperforming the agriculture-dependent northern and northeastern regions. Night-time light intensity, used as a proxy for economic activity, confirmed these spatial disparities, showing strong income clustering in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

Branding in Indonesia plays a crucial role in establishing competitive advantage for businesses navigating the country’s culturally diverse and dynamic market. Success depends on a deep understanding of local consumer behavior, values, and market trends.

Thailand’s introduction of a B30-million revenue cap in 2011 to qualify for SME tax incentives has had significant unintended consequences, according to a study by the Asian Development Bank (EWP 778). Using data from all registered Thai firms, it shows that the policy led to pronounced bunching behavior just below the threshold, with firms adjusting operations to maintain SME status.