Thailand’s merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape between 2008 and 2019 is explored in this study, which identifies the key drivers of goodwill, such as the target’s customer base, intangible assets, and expected synergies, and assesses how these factors influence post-acquisition performance. The findings highlight the importance of strategic synergy realization and prudent goodwill valuation in Thailand’s evolving M&A market.

Indonesia’s Positive Investment List, introduced through Presidential Regulation No. 49 of 2021, liberalizes over 200 business sectors for foreign investment, including transportation, energy, and telecommunications.

Indonesia's nickel industry has become a focal point for Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI), driven by China's escalating demand for nickel in electric vehicle (EV) battery production.

Indonesia's micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) stand to gain significantly from the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), which aims to standardize digital trade and financial services across the region.

Thailand’s economic outlook for 2025 is under pressure from earthquake-related losses and the threat of US tariff hikes, with potential financial damage estimated at THB30bn ($820mn) and GDP growth at risk of a 1% decline, economists said at a Fitch Ratings seminar on April 1, according to a report by The Nation.

Recognizing this, Indonesia has formulated the Blue Economy Development Framework, emphasizing inclusive growth and sustainable development.

The Pheu Thai government's creative economy policy aims to boost Thailand's "soft power" through cultural products like food and tourism, focusing on training 20 million creative workers.