Public policy consultant Adib Zalkapli said it would take time to build “a truly seamless business environment” in the region. Despite these concerns, government officials project that the JS-SEZ will create 20,000 skilled jobs within five years and contribute $4.3 billion annually to Malaysia’s economy. Chinese companies are leading foreign

but has also helped upgrade its domestic consumer market. With the expansion of the middle class and the growth of household income, Vietnam’s domestic demand potential is being increasingly unlocked.One point that should be noted is that, as a small country, Vietnam is destined to develop an outward-oriented economy. The markets of developed Wes

Third, political freedom continues to increase. Previously, in local elections, Vietnamese voters could directly elect representatives to the People’s Councils at various levels, and these representatives were responsible for formulating local policies and overseeing the work of local governments. In recent years, Vietnam has continued to impleme

For Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP) government, the best news of 2024 came in May, when then prime minister Lee Hsien Loong (72) handed the premiership to his handpicked successor, Lawrence Wong (then 51) Lee’s succession plans had been the nagging background story in Singapore politics since 2016. After a painful journey replete with

The Dual-Use Strategy China’s infrastructure investments frequently serve dual purposes, blurring the lines between civilian and military objectives. Ports initially constructed for commercial use, such as Gwadar and Hambantota, have strategic potential to bolster Beijing’s military footprint in the Indo-Pacific. This dual-use approach allows C