With the Association of Southeast Asian Nations emerging as China’s largest trading partner, Best Inc, a Chinese integrated supply chain and logistics solutions provider, will build more service networks in the bloc’s member economies. Earlier this year, the Hangzhou-headquartered company started to operate cross-border services between China and five Southeast Asian markets. Based in Zhejiang […]
Read MoreCoronavirus-ravaged economies across the Asia Pacific will make a “swoosh-shaped” recovery next year, the Asian Development Bank forecast Tuesday, but it warned that further restrictions to combat the contagion could derail the region’s return to growth. Developing Asia — stretching from the Cook Islands in the Pacific to Kazakhstan in Central Asia — is expected to […]
Read MoreRESIDENTS are divided across the Asean-6 economies on whether they should leave the home for work and other activities, amid the deadly Covid-19 outbreak in the region. Across the board, the majority of workers in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam reported that they have actively avoided working outside their homes. The share […]
Read MoreASEAN countries are becoming a rising hub destination for global manufacturers thanks to well-established trade networks, a growing middle class, a thirst for tech expansion, and a young and educated workforce. As a region, ASEAN has experienced years of consistent high growth. Its markets now draw more foreign direct investment and are wealthier than before […]
Read MorePLASTIC recycling stakeholders in South-east Asia face the danger of bankruptcy or permanent closure if immediate action is not taken to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and oil prices on the recyling value chain, a study has suggested. A white paper released on Monday by GA Circular and Circulate Capital said the plastics recycling […]
Read MoreAsean is scheduled to clinch a pact on mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) for automobiles and building and construction materials next month in a move to reduce production costs and foster trade among members. Sansern Samalapa, vice-minister to the commerce minister, said that despite the Covid-19 crisis, Asean members have continued working closely on MRAs for […]
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