Expert analysis of investment environments, policies, and strategic opportunities across 20+ regions in Southeast Asia, Malaysia, and the Middle East.
In-depth investment cooperation guides with comprehensive data, policy analysis, and sector-specific recommendations.
Malaysia's capital and Southeast Asian financial hub, with 5.1% GDP growth in 2024. Ideal for fintech, corporate headquarters, data centers, and high-end professional services.
Read Full Guide →Home to the world-first Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Record RM 110 billion investment in 2025. 5% corporate tax rate for up to 15 years — among the most competitive globally.
Read Full Guide →Sarawak's second-largest city — a strategic energy hub with UNESCO World Heritage gateway. Unique investment potential in oil & gas services, ecotourism, and Brunei border trade.
Read Full Guide →Malaysia's semiconductor capital hosting Intel, Micron, Broadcom, and 350+ multinationals. Cumulative manufacturing FDI of RM 203 billion. Critical node for global chip supply chain.
Read Full Guide →Executive summaries for Malaysian states. Full guides available on the AERI Chinese website.
| Region | Summary |
|---|---|
| Selangor | Malaysia's largest state economy (RM 432.1B GDP), industrial heartland with Port Klang and KLIA |
| Johor State | Record RM 110B investment via JS-SEZ, Malaysia's manufacturing investment champion |
| Kedah | "Northern Silicon Valley" — RM 24.6B manufacturing investment; Infineon's €7B SiC fab in Kulim |
| Sabah | RM 84.3B GDP, booming energy & tourism under Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 Plan |
| Sarawak (Kuching) | State capital, PCDS 2030 digital transformation, Fudan University medical campus |
| Penang State | Electronics powerhouse, 350+ MNCs, UNESCO heritage George Town |
| Perak | Mineral resources and manufacturing base, growing tourism sector |
| Negeri Sembilan | Strategic KL-JB corridor position, automotive and manufacturing hub |
| Pahang | East Coast economic gateway, tourism and resource-based industries |
| Malacca | Historic trade hub, growing manufacturing and tourism sectors |
| Kelantan | Thai-border state, agricultural heritage and tourism potential |
| Terengganu | East Coast energy hub, oil & gas resources and coastal tourism |
| Kota Kinabalu | Sabah's capital, blue economy and energy transition focus |
| Perlis | Smallest state, Thai-border position, Chuping Valley Industrial Area development |
Comprehensive investment guides for the Middle East's most dynamic economies.
World's 10th-largest FDI destination with USD 45.6 billion inflows in 2024. Zero personal income tax, 100% foreign ownership, and 45+ free zones. China-UAE trade exceeded USD 111.5 billion.
Read Full Guide →USD 3+ trillion in planned investments under Vision 2030. NEOM, Red Sea Project, and giga-projects creating unprecedented opportunities. Largest economy in the Middle East.
Read Full Guide →Executive summaries for additional markets. Full guides available on the AERI Chinese website.
| Country | Summary |
|---|---|
| Iran | 2026 special edition: conflict risk assessment, USD 270B economic losses, Rial 35x depreciation |
| Kuwait | Sovereign wealth fund exceeding USD 1 trillion, New Kuwait 2035 vision, first Mideast BRI signatory |
| Qatar | World's largest LNG exporter, per capita GDP ~USD 71,600, Qatar National Vision 2030 |
| Turkey | G20 economy, USD 1.32T GDP, Europe-Asia bridge, bilateral trade USD 42.89B with China |
| Turkmenistan | Central Asia's energy heart, world's 4th-largest gas reserves, GDP +6.3% |
Comprehensive investment guides for Southeast Asia's most dynamic economies and emerging markets.
Greater Mekong Subregion’s emerging investment destination with open policies and strategic location. Key sectors: garments, tourism, agriculture, and special economic zones along the Mekong corridor.
Read Full Guide →Southeast Asia’s largest market with 280M+ population and USD 1.4T GDP. Rich natural resources, digital economy growing 20%+ annually, and the new capital city Nusantara creating fresh opportunities.
Read Full Guide →Greater Mekong Subregion’s strategic land bridge connecting China and Southeast Asia via the China-Laos Railway. Growing logistics hub, hydropower exporter, and Belt and Road key node.
Read Full Guide →Southeast Asia’s largest mainland nation with strategic location between China and India — key Belt and Road corridor. Rich in natural resources with significant long-term investment potential.
Read Full Guide →Southeast Asia’s emerging market with strategic location and young workforce — gateway to ASEAN and the Pacific. BPO industry and infrastructure build-out driving sustained growth.
Read Full Guide →Southeast Asia’s financial hub and global trade gateway — strategic base for regional headquarters. World-class governance, 0% capital gains tax, and top-tier innovation ecosystem.
Read Full Guide →ASEAN’s second-largest economy with advanced automotive and electronics manufacturing. Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) driving next-generation investment in EV, digital, and bio-economy.
Read Full Guide →ASEAN’s fastest-growing economy with GDP growth consistently above 6%. Manufacturing powerhouse attracting record FDI in electronics, textiles, and semiconductor assembly.
Read Full Guide →Investment guides for additional regions and special economic zones.
| Region | Summary |
|---|---|
| Dongtai High-Tech Zone | Jiangsu Province, China — strategic platform for high-tech manufacturing and new energy in Yangtze River Delta |
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