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China – New Climate & Economy Report

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The New Climate Economy is a major international think tank, examining how countries can achieve economic growth while dealing with the risks posed by climate change. Notable and deliberate omissions amongst its members are the United States, China and India.


Who Loves the Sun? Investing in Asia’s Solar Energy Market

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With 14 of the world’s 55 gigawatt solar panels installed in the country, China became the largest solar panel market in 2015. Two factors are combining to incentivize the Chinese government to strengthen the industry: increasing awareness of environmental pollution, and concerns over power supply and generation.


Choosing an Investment Location in ASEAN’s Booming Automobile Industry

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Automobile manufacturing and production has skyrocketed in the past years, most notably in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. In this article, we outline the primary differences between the markets and their implications on foreign companies looking to invest in the industry.


China Lowers Barriers to Entry for Foreign Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices

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The Chinese government recently released a number of measures to encourage foreign investment in the healthcare sector, recognizing that the country in part relies on foreign companies to meet its demand for quality healthcare products.


Going Organic: Investing in China’s Growing Health Foods Market

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By 2018, China is expected to become the top importer of foreign food products. In the aftermath of recent domestic food scandals, many middle class Chinese consumers have shown to be willing to shell out extra cash for organic food, creating a unique market opportunity for foreign companies.


Beer Markets in the Asia Pacific: Investment Opportunities and Challenges

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Alcoholic beverage markets, especially beer, have experienced rapid growth across the Asia Pacific in recent years. In this article, we take a close look at the current state of the industry and discuss opportunities that exist for foreign investment.


Asian Investment in Europe’s Shipping Sector, Part 1: Trends and Intra-Asian Trade

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The European shipping sector is confident that the Asian market will remain a reliable lifeline. In the first of this two-part article on the opportunities and threats to Europe’s reliance on the Asian shipping sector, we take a look at the general trends in the industry and intra-Asian trade.


Outsourcing BPO Services to The Philippines and India

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The Philippines has overtaken India as the largest hub for call centers in the world with more than one million Filipinos working in call centers and the related Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry as of August 2014


Over-the-Top (OTT) Streaming Services in Asia: Opportunities and Challenges for Foreign Investors

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Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming services are expanding in the Asia-Pacific. Netflix is already broadening its customer base, and the region now presents an attractive market opportunity for other foreign streaming services.


Foreign Producers Struggle as China Scraps Rare Earth Export Quotas

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On December 31, 2014, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it had scrapped the quotas restricting exports of rare earth minerals and would replace them with a system of export licenses. The change follows China’s unsuccessful appeal of the WTO’s ruling that found the quotas were designed to benefit domestic firms and encourage foreign investment.


 

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