AMRO recently conducted two workshops in Lao PDR and Brunei Darussalam to deepen official’s understanding of the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM) —the region’s financial safety net—and strengthen its operational readiness. Through technical workshops, regular test runs, and policy advice, AMRO works with ASEAN+3 members to keep the CMIM operationally ready and responsive to the region’s evolving needs—helping strengthen regional financial resilience. 👉Learn more about the CMIM:  

Countries With The Highest Percentage Of Working-Age Population 🇶🇦 Qatar: 83.3% 🇦🇪 U.A.E: 82% 🇰🇼 Kuwait: 78.4% 🇧🇭 Bahrain: 77.4% 🇲🇻 Maldives: 75.6% 🇸🇬 Singapore: 75.2% 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 73.1% 🇯🇲 Jamaica: 73% 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam: 72.5% 🇧🇹 Bhutan: 72.2% 🇴🇲 Oman: 72.1% 🇰🇷 South Korea: 70.7% 🇲🇾 Malaysia: 70.3% 🇹🇭 Thailand: 70.2% 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan: 69.7% Source: Worldostats (2025)

In this month’s newsletter, read AMRO’s 2025 Annual Report, the latest ASEAN+3 regional economic outlook, and assessments on Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, and Singapore. This issue also features commentaries on Asia’s energy resilience, AI and dollar dominance, Tokyo's property boom, the Philippines at mid-year, and more! Subscribe:

Chinese President #XiJinping# met with Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam, in Beijing on Tuesday.