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Vietnam on the move
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/01/2017
» Vietnam has made steady progress since the beginning of the Doi Moi reforms in 1986, and while the Communist government has yet to fully embrace capitalism, the country's young and growing middle class is pushing hard in that direction.
No slowing down
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/01/2017
» High levels of economic activity are expected in China, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand this year, thanks to the growth of their middle classes and urbanisation, while Japan will remain a very important part of the global system, banking experts say.
Doing business a mixed prospect across Asia
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 07/11/2016
» Brunei and Indonesia are among the most improved Asian economies for ease of doing business while Singapore has been replaced by New Zealand in first place overall, according to an influential World Bank report.
Asean infrastructure more than just roads, rails and ports
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/10/2016
» Investment in soft infrastructure is as important as investment in hard infrastructure as the Asean Economic Community (AEC) pushes for inclusive economic growth by improving the region's infrastructure as a whole, says Indonesia's investment chief.
Berli Jucker adapts to digital disruption
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/10/2016
» Even though challenges from e-commerce to retail businesses are mounting, the Thailand-based retail and trading giant Berli Jucker Plc (BJC) is undeterred, saying it has already adapted to digital disruption.
Thai-Malaysian border trade ready to move to the next level
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/10/2016
» Border trade between Thailand and Malaysia remains robust but more work needs to be done to reduce non-tariff barriers and improve infrastructure links to make the process smoother, experts from both sides agree.