To enhance the development of strategic industries in Thailand’s different regions.
With clusters for several sectors, incentives have been planned to promote industries in all areas.

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.

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.