Rossini Zumwalt of Emergent Payments explains why now is the best time to prioritise Southeast Asia for digital commerce China and India have long dominated Asia Pacific, but head further south and the region is proving to be one of the most dynamic growth zones with digital integration accelerating at rapid speed. Across it’s ten-member nations – Brunei, […]
Read MoreRenewable energy is set to change the energy landscape of the region and its benefits are plentiful. The regional goal is to ensure 23 percent of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) primary energy mix is made up of renewable energy by 2025. However, many of those living in Southeast Asia’s remote villages are […]
Read MoreVietnamese companies are struggling to sell their products to ASEANmember countries despite the abolition of tariffs within the bloc. Analysts blame this on their lack of market information and poor understanding of consumer needs among other factors. With the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) three years ago, members had to reduce over 90 percent of their tariff lines to zero […]
Read MoreUnlike other sectors which can be completely disrupted by automation or technology, the healthcare industry is a space where technology can complement rather than threaten. The healthcare industry in the region is at an important juncture of its history. Demand for healthcare in the region has never been greater and is expected to rise even […]
Read MoreThe Fourth Industrial Revolution refers to a set of highly disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, blockchain and 3D printing, that are transforming social, economic and political systems and placing pressure on leaders and policy-makers to respond. The paper discusses the huge benefits these technologies will bring, such as empowering SMEs and creating […]
Read MoreOct 18, 2018 (China Knowledge) – The Chinese State Council has unveiled its plan to establish and develops the Hainan Free Trade Zone (FTZ) on Tuesday. The FTZ will demonstrate China’s commitment and resolution to align with World Trade Organisation (WTO) principles of free trade, as it opens up its market to the world. The […]
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