Yun Liu

THE WRITER IS SENIOR ASEAN ECONOMIST AT HSBC

Singapore has increasing appeal as an investment destination for multinationals, and is also a hub in Asean for the China+1 strategy.

Singapore positions itself for the next wave of growth

It stands to benefit from two major structural trends: AI-related trade and the China+1 strategy

Although the links between Asean and the Middle East are not as extensive as those with other regions, there is a great deal of untapped potential. Bilateral trade between Asean and the Middle East totalled more than US$126 billion in 2023.
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Asean and the Middle East: Deepening ties to unlock economic and trade opportunities

AT A time of increasing trade turbulence, economic diversification has become a dominant theme. Against this backdrop, the Asean-Middle East corridor is gaining in prominence as the two regions enjoy ...