Businesses Unlock FTA Potential Across Asia
Free Trade Agreements with Asian nations are a boon for exports, according to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by HSBC.
Taiwan and the Philippines Work to Enhance Trade Ties
After years of strengthening economic relations, Taiwan and the Philippines are expected to continue experiencing increasing amounts of bilateral trade, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, with trade volume between the two countries doubling from US$6.05 billion in 2009 to nearly US$12 billion in 2013.
China-Thailand High-Speed Rail Project Back On Track
Thailand’s National Council for Peace and Order has approved a US$23 billion project to connect two high speed railways with China’s rail network by 2021.
ASEAN’s Leading Manufacturing Destinations
ASEAN manufacturers can be divided into those that have invested in mid- and high-tech manufacturing and those which are concentrated in low- or no-tech assembly. In this article, we look at ASEAN’s leading manufacturing destinations, including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
What Does Japan and Vietnam’s Relationship Mean for China?
As one of Vietnam’s largest trade partners, China will take note of the country’s growing economic ties with Japan, a sign Vietnam is looking to diversify its relations across the region.
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.
Asia-Pacific Leads Global Business Travel Spending
Home to the burgeoning Chinese and Indian markets, the Asia-Pacific region now dominates global business travel spending, according to the latest findings by the Global Business Travel Association.
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.
Asia: the Future of Islamic Finance?
Asia may become the next center of Islamic finance as Hong Kong prepares to issue Sharia-compliant bonds and demand grows for Islamic finance in the region.