[Analytics] The rise of ASEAN manufacturing
As the markets navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be tempting to take our eyes…
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[Analytics] Indonesia’s growing labour gender gap?
A 2019 survey which included five ASEAN member states – Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and…
Japanese firms shifting focus to Southeast Asia as US and China clash: JETRO
A rising number of Japanese companies are expanding in Southeast Asia but scaling down in…
[Analytics] Thai anti-government protests veer toward critique of the monarchy
In late July, anti-government protests led by student activists reemerged in Thailand. While the first…
China risks paying ‘high cost’ for South China Sea intimidation: Japan defense chief
BEIJING, Aug 8, 2020, CNN. China’s attempts to change the status quo in the South…
Cambodia-China FTA to boost bilateral trade, investment ties: Cambodian minister
PHNOM PENH, Aug 8, 2020, Xinhua. The free trade agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China…
Japan to promote trade document digitalization platform to ASEAN
HANOI, Aug 6, 2020, VNA. The Japanese Government plans to promote a platform to member…
[Analytics] How ASEAN benefits as Japan shifts production away from China
The Japanese government is encouraging firms to relocate manufacturing from China to Southeast Asia. As…
S. Korea’s export slump eases due to reopenings, chips on recovery track
SEOUL, Aug 1, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea’s exports extended their slump to a fifth consecutive…
Reforms urged to keep ASEAN connected and competitive
SINGAPORE, Jul 30, 2020, BT. Shrinking foreign direct investment (FDI) poses “a fundamental threat” to…
[Analytics] China bids to win back the Philippines
After an unprecedented war of words as tensions mount in the South China Sea, Beijing…
[Analytics] Is ASEAN ready to stand up to China in the South China Sea?
As the pandemic dominates international media headlines, tension in the South China Sea has slowly…