Southeast Asia Emerges as Growth Market for Israeli Investors Amid Global Shifts
DEFENSE
Israeli investors are increasingly turning to Southeast Asia as traditional Western markets become unstable, with Israel-Singapore trade reaching $3.8 billion in 2022 and Vietnam signing a free trade agreement in 2023. Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has acknowledged Israel's security needs, while the Philippines' low antisemitic attitudes enhance its investment appeal. Despite some risks in Cambodia, the region is viewed as a stable and growing market with favorable ties to Israel.

Jan 26, 2026, 8:13 PM