Indonesia's Economic Growth to Ease Slightly in 2024 as Commodity Prices Soften

December 13, 2023---Indonesia can tackle climate challenges while achieving strong long-term growth
Indonesia's economic growth remains resilient, with inflation on a declining trend, and a stable currency, the World Bank said in its semi-annual Indonesia Economic Prospects report. GDP growth is projected to ease slightly to an average of 4.9% over 2024-2026 from 5% this year as the commodity boom loses steam.

Private consumption is anticipated to be the primary driver of growth in 2024. Business investment and public spending are also expected to pick up as a result of reforms and new government projects.

Inflation is expected to ease to 3.2% in 2024 from an average of 3.7% this year, within the target band of Bank Indonesia.

China economic database update

November 17, 2025-The monthly update of the China Economic Database highlights a consistent trend of decreasing fixed asset investment in China, including in the real estate sector which shows no signs of bottoming out. This update incorporates data published today by China's National Bureau of Statistic.

Samsung Active Asset Management Launches KoAct US Biohealthcare Active ETF, Benchmarking the Solactive US Biohealthcare Index

November 11, 2025-Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Samsung Active Asset Management on the launch of the KoAct US Biohealthcare Active ETF,which uses the Solactive US Biohealthcare Index as a benchmark. The product aims to provide investors with targeted exposure to US-listed biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies,reflecting the momentum of groundbreaking healthcare innovation.

Hong Kong to Issue Third Blockchain-Based Green Bond Sale: Bloomberg

November 10, 2025-The bonds mark Hong Kong's third digital bond sale since 2023 and are part of its push to become a leading global hub for tokenized assets.

Betashares Announces the launch of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF

November 9, 2025-Betashares has announced the launch of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF (ASX: EXUS)- designed as a low-cost core portfolio building block to provide broad exposure to developed markets outside the US and Australia.

OECD Asia Capital Markets Report 2025

November 6, 2025-Introduction
Since the early 2000s,Asia has become a major engine of global growth,fuelled by industrialisation,technological innovation and deeper integration into global markets. As a result,the region today accounts for nearly a third of global GDP and 55% of the world's listed companies.