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Asean balancing act
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/05/2018
» China's growing influence in Asia and beyond is real. Beijing's escalating confrontation with the United States and threats of a trade war between the two superpowers are also pressing, with experts saying that would put the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in the most difficult position in its 50-year history.
Korean businesses tune in to Asean opportunities
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2016
» Amid growing awareness about the Asean Economic Community (AEC), member states are being encouraged to further strengthen their integration to draw interest from Korean companies that are exploring more opportunities in the region.
Energy evolution
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2016
» Growing awareness of the impact of air pollution and global warming have been driving more investments in energy from renewable sources and moving green energy to the top of many government policy agendas.
South Africa and Kenya woo investors from Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2015
» The prospect of gains from regional economic integration has encouraged many Southeast Asian companies to expand within the region in recent years. But as competition intensifies with the arrival of non-Asean businesses looking to tap into the AEC, local companies are urged to look beyond their comfort zone and explore new opportunities farther afield.
Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam seek three-way benefits
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are looking to strengthen three-way economic cooperation in anticipation of a surge in investment under the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
Oil and global factors dent Asean business optimism
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/02/2015
» Business confidence in Asean plunged to a three-year low in the last quarter of 2014 and the outlook remains volatile for this year as prevailing global uncertainties have dampened growth prospects, says the London-based consultancy Grant Thornton.