This comprehensive report by the Asia and Oceania Division of JETRO Research Institute covers the political and economic event schedules for the Asia (excluding China and Northeast Asia) and Oceania region from September to November 2025.
September's Major Economic Indicator Releases
September concentrates on the release of important economic indicators from regional countries. Indonesia will announce July trade statistics and August CPI on September 1, while Australia will release Q2 GDP statistics on September 3. Major ASEAN countries will successively publish key indicators: Thailand August CPI (September 4), Philippines August CPI (September 5), and Vietnam August social and economic statistics (September 6). Particularly noteworthy is Cambodia's new Phnom Penh airport opening ceremony on September 9, marking an important milestone in the country's aviation infrastructure development.
In late September, New Zealand's Q2 GDP statistics (September 18) and the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision meeting (September 29 - October 1) will continue to significantly impact the regional economy.
September's Major Industrial Exhibitions and Events
September features approximately 50 major industrial exhibitions across the region. Key events include Malaysia's OGA 2025 Oil & Gas Exhibition (September 2-4), Jakarta's Technology & Innovation Expo (September 2-4), and Australia's Fine Food Show (September 8-11), concentrating on energy, technology, and food sectors. Cambodia will simultaneously host eight international exhibitions from September 17-19, including medical care, fisheries, beauty, and food sectors.
October's Economic Trends and Political Events
October intensifies Q3 data releases, with Singapore's Q3 GDP growth rate preliminary figures (by October 14) and Australia's Q3 CPI statistics (October 29) providing comprehensive regional economic assessments. Politically, the Philippines will conduct the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections on October 13, significantly impacting the political situation in the country's southern region.
Cambodia's new international airport official opening ceremony will be held on October 20, expected to significantly improve the country's tourism and logistics infrastructure.
November's Economic Indicators and International Conferences
November will see the sequential release of October statistics from various countries, with Indonesia's Q3 GDP (November 5) and India's Q2 GDP statistics (November 28) clarifying the growth trends of major regional economies. In industrial sectors, Singapore Fintech Festival 2025 (November 12-14) and Jakarta's SIAL Interfood (November 12-15) will be held as important events in financial and food sectors.
ASEAN Major Meeting Schedule
Important ASEAN-related meetings will be intensively held from September to November. Key policy decisions affecting regional integration progress include the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting (September 22-28), the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia (October 26), and the 19th ASEAN Defense Senior Officials' Meeting (November 17-21).
The article demonstrates that these economic indicator releases, industrial exhibitions, political events, and international conferences are interconnected and play crucial roles in promoting economic integration and development across the Asia-Oceania region.