[Analytics] How to build agile, resilient supply chains against global disruptions
Despite its severity, the COVID-19 pandemic is but one of many shocks that lead to…
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[Analytics] The New Normal in ASEAN
The COVID-19 coronavirus has tremendously impacted livelihoods, local industries and the economy in general. Governments…
Nearly half of export from Thailand undertaken through new forms of trade: ASEAN-Japan Centre
TOKYO, May 9, 2020, Antara/BUSINESS WIRE. Thailand’s trade is no longer to take place between…
Little hope ASEAN can rein in China in sea dispute: Analyst
MANILA, May 8, 2020, Rappler. Not even a pandemic has stopped China’s assertive actions in…
US push for Taiwan WHO observer status seen falling flat in Southeast Asia
HONG KONG, May 8, 2020, SCMP. Southeast Asian nations already straining from the United States-China…
Vietnam’s exports surge 4.7 per cent in four months
HANOI, May 4, 2020, VNA. Vietnam’s export value saw a year-on-year increase of 4.7 percent…
72 per cent in Japan see animal market closure key in curbing pandemics in the future: WWF
TOKYO, May 4, 2020, Kyodo. Seventy-two percent of Japanese believe a closure of illegal and…
[Analytics] ASEAN, 5G and the great tech game
For many economies, 5G innovation promises an opportunity to scale the economic ladder in a…
Asian markets mixed as leaders eye lockdown easing but oil sinks
HONG KONG, Apr 28, 2020, AFP. Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as government moves to…
[Analytics] How will China’s role in the global economy change when faced with pandemic backlash?
Beijing is bracing for repercussions following the coronavirus, but it is determined to maintain China’s…
2.6 billion people are in lockdown worldwide now
HONG KONG, Mar 25, 2020, SCMP. India’s billion-plus population went into a three-week lockdown on…
Coronavirus pandemic hits all 10 ASEAN members as Laos confirms first 2 cases
BANGKOK< Mar 24, 2020, Kyodo, The Laotian Times. Laos on Tuesday confirmed its first two...