财经观察：东盟国家推进金融中心建设，竞争区域话语权

Core Viewpoint - Southeast Asian countries are competing to establish financial centers, aiming to attract international capital and enhance their economic positions in the global financial landscape [1][10]. Indonesia's Financial Center in Bali - Indonesia plans to develop Bali into a financial center to attract international banks, asset management firms, and private equity companies, although the government has not officially announced the plan yet [2][4]. - The initiative is supported by President Prabowo and is modeled after India's GIFT City and Dubai International Financial Centre, offering tax and regulatory exemptions and simplified approval processes [4][5]. - The Indonesian government aims to create a transparent financial center to support economic development, with expectations that it will connect global capital with local entities [5][6]. - The plan is seen as a catalyst for economic diversification and attracting larger international investments, especially in light of declining consumer confidence and investment [5][11]. - Indonesia's economic growth rate is projected to slow to 4.9% in 2025, with a goal of achieving 8% growth by 2029, necessitating $784 billion in direct investment over the next four years [5]. Vietnam's Dual-City Financial Center - Vietnam is working on creating a dual-city financial center in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, inspired by Dubai's Palm Islands, to attract foreign investment and achieve double-digit growth [7][8]. - Ho Chi Minh City will focus on comprehensive financial services, while Da Nang will target green finance and offshore financial services [7][8]. - The goal is to improve the global ranking of the dual-city financial center from 95th in 2023 to 75th by 2035 and 20th by 2045 [8]. - Vietnam's efforts to establish an international financial center have faced challenges, including regulatory uncertainties and regional competition, but recent political will and clearer legal frameworks have accelerated progress [9][11]. Regional Competition and Development - Southeast Asian countries are intensifying their efforts to build attractive financial centers, with Singapore currently leading but facing challenges from emerging cities like Bangkok, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur [10]. - Bangkok's capital market expansion and Kuala Lumpur's focus on Islamic finance are enhancing their positions as regional financial hubs [10]. - The push for financial centers is driven by both domestic needs for upgraded financial services and international factors such as trade wars and the need for regional supply chain support [11].