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The Role of ESG-Based Assets in Generating the Dynamic Optimal Portfolio in Indonesia
ESG-based equities, represented by the SRI-KEHATI ETF, can contribute to portfolio diversification and risk management in Indonesia. Using daily data from 2018–2023 and PELT, DCC-GARCH, and quadratic programming methods, portfolios combining ESG equities with LQ45, gold, crude oil, government bonds, and Bitcoin were evaluated across pre-COVID-19, COVID-19, and recovery periods.
The Return of the Trump Tariffs: How Will Southeast Asian Firms Respond?
The reintroduction of US tariffs is creating greater uncertainty for Southeast Asian exporters, with recent measures potentially broadening both tariff coverage and legal authority.
M&A Trends in Thailand | Q2/2026
Thailand’s M&A activity softened in Q2 2026, with deal volume falling 29.8% to 40 transactions and disclosed deal value declining 73.8% to USD 2.1 billion from the previous quarter.
Greater Jakarta Logistics Figures Q2 2026
Greater Jakarta’s logistics market maintained healthy fundamentals in Q2 2026, supported by strong occupier demand and limited new supply.
Unlocking Economic Potential: Digital Transformation, Business Resilience, and Thailand's Local Digital Economy
Digital transformation (DT) plays a significant role in strengthening Thailand’s local digital economy (LDE) among very small enterprises (VSEs), with business resilience (BR) serving as a key mediating mechanism.
Beyond AI: Three Technology Shifts Thai Businesses Should Watch
Thailand is monitoring emerging technologies that could affect its physical economy, particularly precision fermentation, structural composites and physical AI.
Monthly Economic Insights - Report of August 2026
Indonesia’s economic momentum showed signs of moderation in August 2026, despite resilient 2Q26 GDP growth of 5.29%.
Monthly Economic Insights - Report of August 2026
Greater Jakarta’s property market remained broadly stable in Q2/2026 despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty, rupiah depreciation, and tighter monetary conditions.
Non-Tariff Measures: Impacts and Challenges on ASEAN
Non-tariff measures (NTMs) are becoming increasingly prominent in global trade, with the European Union applying stringent requirements covering product standards, sustainability, and environmental compliance.
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Fat Tiger Think Tank is a dedicated research and advisory hub that drives strategic insights for businesses expanding into Southeast Asia.
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