Canada’s Asia-Pacific Pivot
Several recent developments indicate Canada has its sights firmly set on the Asia-Pacific region as the key to securing its economic future.
Manufacturing Hubs Across Emerging Asia: New Issue of Asia Briefing Magazine
In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we explore several of the region’s most competitive and promising manufacturing locales including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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.
Singapore Boosts Information Technology Cooperation with South Korea
Small and medium sized information technology companies in South Korea and Singapore can look forward to more opportunities for cooperation and growth as the two countries inked a Memorandum of Understanding on Information and Communications Technology collaboration last Friday.
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.
South Korea to Become New Offshore RMB Clearing Center
China and South Korea have announced their intention to introduce direct trading between the yuan and the won following meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Park Geun-hye last week.
Shipping Industry Thrives Throughout Asia-Pacific
Singapore is the best shipping hub in the world, with Hong Kong and Shanghai also in the top 10, according to a new report on international shipping centers released last week.
India and China Sign Development Agreement on Industrial Parks
China and India have signed an MoU to promote investment into India’s industrial parks, as well as two additional agreements for mutual cooperation.