Malaysia wins first place on the Emerging-Market scorecard (1), with Southeast Asia experiencing a manufacturing boom propelled by the Trade War (2), and foreign tech investors (3).
Vietnam’s decision to lift restrictions on foreign ownership of companies (4) is a boon to their already growing economy (5) and shows a commitment to support growth through foreign investment.
Pakistan has turned to Saudi Arabia (6) for support in dealing with their financial crisis, following the US’s aid cuts last quarter (7), however, local Chinese businesses have come under attack (8) as resentment brews over increasing indebtedness to China (9) and the imbalance of trade between the two nations (10).
Asian growth seems to be weathering the US/China trade war with a fair amount of resilience (11) (12), with Asian countries climbing higher on the ladder of attractive destinations for business (13) and government-issued bonds (14).
Vietnam’s growing economy and investor-friendly policy aims make the nation a good stop for investors to check out (15).
President Trump and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s little twitter spat points to deteriorating relations with the West and could lead to more Asian-focused partnerships in the future.
References
Southeast Asia Has an Investment Boom, Thanks to the Trade War
Skype co-founder Geoff Prentice turns to funding Southeast Asian microbusinesses
Vietnam primed for M&A boom as foreign ownership limit eases
Saudi Arabia Sends $3 Billion to Pakistan to Deal with Financial Crisis
U.S. Cuts $300 Million In Aid To Pakistan; Says It's Failing To Fight Militants
Attacks on Chinese nationals and interests in Pakistan are likely to continue. Here’s why
Chinese Businesses Face Resentment, Terror Attacks in Pakistan
The Moment Of Truth For Emerging Markets
Outperformers: High-growth emerging economies and the companies that propel them
A Southeast Asian Currency Is Set to Top 2018’s Emerging-Market List
$76 Billion Fund Manager Says Now Is the Time to Buy Vietnam