Category: Business
In the wake of ongoing geopolitical challenges in Hong Kong over the past 12 months, many businesses have turned bearish on administrative region’s long term stability. Hong Kong and Singapore have long been considered gateways to emerging markets in Asia, regional hubs for transnational corporations to entrench their regional headquarters, as well as high flying … Read More “Is Singapore the new Hong Kong?” »
A new investigative piece by Agence France-Presse has further highlighted the perilous position of Tonle Sap in central Cambodia. Tonle Sap – the world’s largest inland fishery – has been plagued in recent times by drought, as well as upstream dam construction which has affected inflows into the lake during the wet season. 2020 has … Read More “Tonle Sap’s environmental and economic catastrophe continues to unfold” »
Japanese firms have accelerated their shift away from Manufacturing production in China, with 81 organisations shifting towards South-East Asia in 2020 and 2021. 37 firms have chosen Vietnam as their destination of choice, with 19 intending to set up facilities in Thailand. The moves come in the wake of an economic stimulus program launched by … Read More “Japanese production shift from China continues” »