In this episode, Michelle greets listeners and provides an overview of the top stories affecting Southeast Asian markets. She examines Thailand's economic performance, focusing on exports, imports, and sector-specific analyses. The discussion then shifts to the IPO landscape in Southeast Asia, comparing developments in Malaysia and Indonesia, and offering a future outlook for IPOs in the region. The episode delves into Indonesia's nickel industry, exploring production, policies, and its global impact. Michelle discusses Indonesia's efforts to balance economic growth with sustainability and addresses global sustainability expectations alongside Indonesia's challenges. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a call to action for listeners.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:07) Overview of top stories

(0:31) Thailand's economic performance: Exports, imports, and sector-specific analysis

(3:49) Southeast Asia’s IPO landscape: Malaysia vs. Indonesia

(6:08) Future outlook for Southeast Asia's IPOs

(6:37) Indonesia's nickel industry: Production, policies, and global impact

(9:28) Indonesia's balance of economic growth with sustainability

(10:28) Global sustainability expectations and Indonesia's challenges

(11:26) Closing remarks and call to action