Indonesia’s President Jokowi is pushing for an “Omnibus Law” package—a series of deregulatory measures and business incentives to stimulate investment and employment. The laws seek to reform Indonesia’s allegedly rigid taxation system and labour market—seen as key disincentives to investment and hence, job creation.
The epochal 9 May 2018 elections has revigorated this Asian tiger’s appetite for reform and change. However, it remains to be seen if its new government can reverse decades of authoritarian tendencies, allegations of corruption as well as economic stagnation.
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Myanmar’s reform, opening up and subsequent democratization was arguably one of the most remarkable developments in the Asia-Pacific in recent times. Nevertheless, the renewed violence between Buddhists and Muslims in the Rakhine state, has hurt Myanmar’s reputation in the international state. It remains to be seen if the NLD government under the now-tarnished democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi can complete its normalization.
Once considered the sick-man of Asia after decades of misrule, the Philippines has now emerged as one of the fastest economies in the region, growing by an astounding 6.9% in 2016. It has also transformed itself into a BPO powerhouse with USD25 billion in annual revenues, overtaking India as the call-centre of the world. The Philippines—via perennial favourites like Boracay in the Visayas Islands—is also emerging as a global tourism competitor.
Centuries of battling for their independence against Chinese, French and American domination have endowed the Vietnamese with a fierce sense of national pride as well as a determination to protect their freedom. Vietnam today is a rising industrial power, driven by its strong human resources that are constantly seeking self-improvement.
Thailand is entering a new era with the passing of King Bhumibol and the anticipated crowning of his son and successor, King Vajiralongkorn. Despite being known as “The Land of Smiles”, Thailand has in recent years witnessed a deep and growing divide, not only between supporters of the deposed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and the royalist establishment, but also Bangkok and its northern regions.
250 million strong Indonesia is the world’s largest Muslim nation and its third-largest democracy. The administration of President Joko Widodo (“Jokowi”) is not only seeking to improve its infrastructure and make it more business-friendly, but also to reposition it as a global maritime hub.
