Malaysia is actively encouraging Chinese companies to list on Bursa Malaysia, aligning with mutual goals of fostering innovation and promoting high-value products and services.

In 2024, initial public offerings (IPOs) in Singapore have been scarce, but industry experts predict a resurgence in 2025, with a slight inclusion of special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listings.

Experts have expressed concerns regarding the development of a legal framework for joint real estate investment in Vietnam, despite new laws on land, housing, and real estate that took effect in August.

On October 16, Singapore's Parliament passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, granting the Minister overseeing the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) the authority to block transactions involving insurers run or substantially owned by cooperatives.

The Singapore Medical Council (SMC) clarified on November 14 that it does not have jurisdiction over advertisements placed by telemedicine providers.