Australia-Asia Trade on the Rise
Australia’s trade and investment links with Asia are set to strengthen in the coming years, with Asian nations continuing to be the country’s largest export markets, according to a recent HSBC report.
India Leads World in Consumer Confidence
India has the highest consumer confidence in the world, according to the global Consumer Confidence Index, created by research firm Nielsen.
Corporate Governance Challenges in Asia-Pacific
Regulatory compliance issues and a lack of secure business communication processes are among the key challenges in corporate governance faced by companies operating in Asia-Pacific, according to the latest results of the Thomson Reuters and EY 2014 Governance Survey.
Corporate Social Responsibility Ranks High Among Consumers in Asia-Pacific
Consumers in Asia-Pacific are the most socially conscious shoppers in the world, according to a new Nielsen report, with 64 percent of online consumers in Asia-Pacific saying they were willing to pay more for products and services provided by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.
Private Equity in Asia: Industry Insight
Despite a contraction in private equity deals in Asia-Pacific over the past two years, many experts still see long-term growth prospects in the industry, with the potential for high returns if investors take note of past experiences and make strategic decisions in the region.
Australia and Japan Sign Free Trade Agreement
Australia and Japan have signed a landmark free trade agreement in Canberra this week that will bring significant economic benefits to exporters in both countries.
Asia’s Youth Lead Socially Responsible Consumer Trends
The future of sustainable consumption lies in the hands of young, socially and environmentally conscious consumers, according to a recent report.
UN World Investment Report 2014: Asia as Top FDI Destination
Asia continues to thrive as the top destination for FDI, accounting for almost 30 percent of the global FDI inflows, according to the UN World Investment Report 2014.
China Considers Economic Benefit to Joining Trans-Pacific Partnership
Joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership would add two percentage points to China’s annual GDP, according to the new chief economist of the People’s Bank of China, Ma Jun.
The Asian “Good Country” Rankings
The first “Good Country” rankings system has just been released and measures various identifiers as to how socially responsible each nation is. New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Singapore topped the rankings among Asian nations.