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ASEAN Integration Report 2024 - Inclusive Trade: Perspectives on Regulatory Challenges for MSMEs in ASEAN
Representing over 97% of all enterprises, Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial to the ASEAN economy. However, cross-border trade in the region remains modest, accounting for only 18% of the total export value. .
The ASEAN Integration Report, titled Inclusive Trade: Perspectives on Regulatory Challenges for MSMEs in ASEAN, provides an overview of the challenges faced by MSMEs in the region, with a particular focus on the trade regulatory complexities that disproportionately burden MSMEs.
Indonesia Economic Outlook Q1 2025 – Chasing 8, Struggling at 5
Indonesia's economy showed consistent growth in Q1 2025, with GDP projected to grow between 5.00% and 5.05%. However, this steady growth rate, maintained since 2014 (excluding the COVID-19 period), indicates a risk of secular stagnation, highlighting the need for structural reforms to enhance productivity and reduce reliance on seasonal factors.
Employment Impacts of Energy Transition in Indonesia
Indonesia's ambitious decarbonization targets are projected to impact employment in the power and automotive sectors significantly. A study analyzing three decarbonization scenarios for 2020–2050 indicates that aligning the electricity sector with the Paris Agreement could generate 5.86 million direct job-years, surpassing the business-as-usual scenario by 2.67 million.
Thailand May Tell Us a Great Deal About the Future of Money
Thailand is offering a preview of how Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) could reshape financial systems. An intriguing window into the future of money and how central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) might be used has opened up in Thailand.
Indonesia Economic Outlook 2025: Secular Stagnation
Indonesia’s economic growth remains stable, with GDP projected to grow between 5.00% and 5.05% in 2024 and 5.0% to 5.1% in 2025.
Unlocking The Growth Potential of Secondary Cities
The report highlights that while Bangkok contributes significantly to the nation's GDP.
Rethinking the Growth of Creative Economy in Indonesia
Fat Tiger Group sees Indonesia’s creative economy as a model for balancing cultural richness with digital transformation.
Developing the Blue Economy in Indonesia
Recognizing this, Indonesia has formulated the Blue Economy Development Framework, emphasizing inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Soft Power without Power, Without Future?
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.
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