As chair of the Association of South-East Nations (ASEAN) in 2020, Vietnam is to steer regional policy under the theme “Cohesive and Responsive”, working to counter threats to multilateralism and free trade.
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Economic update | Philippines: Year in Review 2019
23 Jan 2020
In 2019 the Philippines saw moderate but steady economic growth, even if it fell short of government targets for the year.
Economic update | Myanmar: Year in Review 2019
23 Jan 2020
Despite seeing solid growth, 2019 posed some challenges for Myanmar, as the country continued with plans to liberalise its economy.
Economic update | Indonesia: Year in Review 2019
9 Jan 2020
Indonesia has sought to stimulate the economy in 2019, with President Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, outlining significant growth plans after securing his second term in office.
A rebound in the mining and resource industries helped drive stronger economic growth in Papua New Guinea in 2019, a year which saw Peter O’Neill’s eight-year tenure as prime minister end.
