ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY

05 December 2018

Real GDP of the 10-nation ASEAN grew by 5.2% in 2017, helped by robust domestic demand and recovery of exports. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects the trade bloc to expand by 5.1% in 2018. More

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ASEAN in Focus: Prospects for Production Bases in Thailand

14 March 2017

Within the ASEAN region, Thailand is not considered a low-cost production base, but the country is competitive in many different ways, including its business environment, logistics infrastructure, abundant natural resources and a well-established industrial structure, as well as the government’s commitment to upgrading manufacturing. More

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Strong Demand for Hong Kong Services in ASEAN: “In Style Hong Kong” Research Survey 2016

09 January 2017

A survey of 948 participants at the “In Style Hong Kong” Symposium held in Bangkok, Thailand, reveals the strong intention of ASEAN companies to internationalise over the next three years. Hong Kong is named as the preferred place to seek out business partners and agents, and to acquire various business services. More

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The ASEAN Link in China’s Belt and Road Initiative

30 September 2015

Riding on the existing Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Economic Cooperation mechanism and the establishment of ASEAN Economic Community, the China-IndoChina Peninsula Economic Corridor proposed under the Belt and Road Initiative is expected to deepen China-ASEAN regional integration by pushing forward infrastructure connectivity, industrial co-operation, cross-border trade as well as e-commerce development. More

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Opportunities in Thailand’s Logistics Market

08 June 2015

With its advantageous position at the centre of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), Thailand is emerging as a regional logistics hub for multinationals. The formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by end-2015 will promote further regional integration and trade facilitation and is expected to boost demand for comprehensive logistics services. Hong Kong logistics companies may find a number of opportunities to provide supply-chain management and logistics solutions in the Thai market. More

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Thailand: ASEAN’s Key Logistics Hub

23 April 2015

The emergence of low-cost, alternative manufacturing bases in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) is fostering an increasingly complex trading network amid expanding intra-regional trade. With the most developed transport infrastructure in the GMS, Thailand is a popular hub for managing regional supply chains, a role that will be strengthened following the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). This is expected to result in more opportunities for Hong Kong logistics companies. More

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Malaysia: opportunities in its dynamic and diversified consumer market

14 March 2014

Malaysia appeals to foreign retailers due to the strong purchasing power of its expanding middle-class consumers and its rapid retail modernisation. In order to successfully access Malaysia’s dynamic and diversified market, a clear strategy for market segmentation and consumer group differentiation needs to be adopted. With its central position in ASEAN, Malaysia is an ideal regional location to showcase retail brands, both within and outside of this fast-growing trade bloc. More