Indonesia has been one of the fastest growing economies of Southeast Asia for several years.
Other positive results in poverty reduction compensate certain negative aspect.
China's exports in Dec. returned to growth for the first time in nine months, adding to further signs of stabilisation.
Dec. exports rose 11.5pc from a year earlier, the largest percentage rise since February 2015.
With its political opening, Myanmar is also experiencing an economic boom in various business sectors.
Though companies face many challenges in areas of workforce skills and infrastructures.
Where it is available, geothermal power is an almost perfect source of energy: much cleaner than fossil fuel, it is often renewable.
Geothermal has greatly benefited the Philippines: limiting dependence on imports of hydrocarbons.
Often considered to hamper traditional stores, the development of e-commerce can sometimes actually reinforce them.
Online and offline commerce grow together in Singapore, pushing shops and malls to provide an enhanced, experience to consumers.
With a mix of emerging and mature segments in the entertainment and media landscape of Malaysia, the industry is experiencing a shift in consumers.
The rise of Internet and digital media brings challenges to the dominant newspapers and TV.
