Thailand’s capital markets remain among the largest in ASEAN, although their contribution to economic expansion has moderated amid slower post-pandemic recovery and broader structural challenges.

Indonesia remains a leading destination for private equity in Southeast Asia, driven by its large population, digital transformation, and expanding middle class. Key sectors attracting investment include infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, healthcare, and education, supported by government reforms such as the Omnibus Law and the Positive Investment List.

Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG), launched under President Prabowo Subianto, has expanded rapidly through a highly centralized governance model led by the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

ASEAN supply chains continue to face inefficiencies caused by disconnected systems, inconsistent information management, and complicated cross-border procedures, reducing operational visibility and efficiency.

At the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia’s Middle Powers Strategic Dialogue, participants highlighted the growing fragmentation of the global order amid intensifying US-China competition.

The trilateral meeting between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Prime Minister Hun Manet, facilitated by ASEAN Chair President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Cebu, marked an important step toward restoring Thai-Cambodian relations after months of tension.

Thailand’s industrial landscape is expected to be shaped by modest global growth, geopolitical tensions, trade protectionism, and accelerating structural transformation.

Fintech is becoming a major driver of financial inclusion and digital innovation across emerging economies, particularly in ASEAN, Latin America, Africa, and South Asia.

A convergence of structural forces—including rapid advances in AI, geopolitical fragmentation, rising debt, and demographic change—is reshaping global growth patterns.

Indonesia and the United States are discussing a potential overflight arrangement alongside a broader Major Defence Cooperation Partnership focused on military modernization and operational cooperation.

Indonesia’s Q2-2026 outlook indicates stable economic growth alongside emerging vulnerabilities.

Strategic Management Accounting (SMA) plays a significant role in improving sustainable performance among green manufacturing firms in Thailand.

Thailand’s new government under Anutin Charnvirakul faces three immediate diplomatic and security challenges: managing fragile ties with Cambodia, addressing persistent unrest in its southern provinces, and cautiously engaging with Myanmar.

ASEAN’s automotive sector is undergoing a complex transition shaped by electrification, digitalisation, and decarbonisation, while remaining a key global production hub.

Thailand’s economic outlook is moderating amid Middle East tensions, which are contributing to higher costs, softer tourism, and weaker domestic demand.

Indonesia faces a more volatile global economy where geopolitical tensions disrupt trade, investment, and supply chains. .

ASEAN’s automotive sector is undergoing a complex transition shaped by electrification, digitalisation, and decarbonisation, while remaining a key global production hub.

Southeast Asia continues to maintain a non-aligned approach in the Sino-US rivalry, although a more complex strategic environment is placing greater pressure on this position.

Indonesia’s gig economy remains relatively small but continues to expand alongside digital platform development in sectors such as transport, logistics, and freelancing.

Indonesia’s trade relationship with China has deepened significantly, with China accounting for around a quarter of exports and a third of imports.

Debates over a potential US withdrawal from NATO have heightened concerns about the reliability of traditional alliances, prompting uncertainty across Europe and Southeast Asia.

Indonesia has maintained stable domestic fuel prices despite global oil shocks, prioritising energy security and protecting household purchasing power through subsidies.

The nature-positive transition presents an estimated $10 trillion annual opportunity by 2030, offering pathways to resilient growth and competitive advantage.

COVID-19 has reshaped Thailand’s medical tourism sector, where commonly cited foreign patient figures contribute to optimistic policy expectations.

US and Chinese digital public diplomacy in Southeast Asia reflects contrasting institutional models and outcomes.

Jakarta has made measurable progress in mobility, safety, tourism, and cultural development under Governor Pramono Anung since February 2025.

Thailand’s economy is projected to moderate amid softer global demand, high household debt, and ongoing structural constraints.

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a relatively limited yet stable role in Indonesia’s economy, contributing 6–8% to nominal GDP between 2010 and 2022, with assets concentrated among a small number of large firms. In 2022, their contribution reached 6.1%, mainly driven by mining, financial services, and electricity, although their overall impact on growth remained modest.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s public apology over recent fuel management issues reflects an acknowledgment of the unintended effects of earlier price controls, including market distortions and supply disruptions.

Indonesia’s expanding partnerships with Japan and South Korea reflect a growing strategic engagement across defence, energy and technology sectors.