New Zealand’s Business Sector Pushes for a Slew of New FTAs In Asia
In an effort to accelerate economic growth, a number of New Zealand’s business executives have urged the island-country to sign a multitude of new free trade agreements (FTAs). With a small domestic market, exports are key for the New Zealand economy, but the progress for new FTAs has in recent years been noticeably slow.
Who Stands to Gain Most from India-Myanmar Rice Deal?
India will import Burmese rice for the first time in almost 30 years. This is great news for agricultural Myanmar, but India too has much to gain.
Sino-German Relations Looking Up Despite Slowing Growth
Despite slowing economic growth, trade relations between China and Germany are looking up following top-level trade talks in Berlin. The two countries have pledged some US$2.5 billion worth in investment deals and innovative cooperation, with several key industries standing to benefit.
Discussion Nears Conclusion on China-South Korea FTA
Op-Ed Commentary: Kangkyu Lee Ongoing trade talks between China and South Korea have been making good progress according to a Chinese Ministry statement released following the 13th round of negotiations last week. Given the regional importance of bilateral economic relations between the two countries and the fast approaching Asia-Pacific Economic Cooporation forum summit in November, this […]
Looking For Growth? Forecasts for Asia 2015
Asia is a mosaic of divergent development rates and dynamics, and just because growth is high doesn’t mean a destination is necessarily investment-grade. In this article, Chris Devonshire-Ellis gives his picks for 2015 as concerns the global sourcing, manufacturing and service industries, together with comments on each.
China and India Set to See Boom in Energy Efficient Vehicles
In recent years, both India and China have announced plans to curb their ever-increasing carbon emissions. With Asia’s two biggest superpowers now facing renewed pressure to alter how they deal with pollution, it’s now in investors’ interest to look at their respective energy efficient transport sectors.
World Bank Predicts South Asia Growth in Latest Economic Focus
The World Bank has forecast a greater GDP growth rate in South Asia for the next two years, provided that several countries in the region, particularly India, are able to maintain major structural reform. East Asia, meanwhile, is predicted to experience a slump in GDP growth.
Declining Chinese Growth Endangers Australia’s Resource Industries
Australian commodity prices have recently fallen to a five-year low, largely due to the unpredictability of China’s economic growth. With various industries continuing to be affected by dwindling demand from China, fears have abounded that Australia’s entire economy may suffer in the future.
Salary Planning Report Predicts Asia-Pacific Wages to Increase in 2015
Salaries across the Asia-Pacific are due to increase on average by 7 percent next year, according to a report released yesterday. When inflation is taken into account, the findings show that China will have the steepest salary hike for 2015, which may provide an insight into investor trends for the coming year.
Anche la Corea del Sud investe in Myanmar
Secondo quanto riportano i media del Paese del Sud Est Asiatico, la Corea del Sud ha pianificato un investimento pari a 58.86 milioni di USD destinato allo sviluppo delle infrastrutture del Myanmar. L’annuncio è stato promulgato dal New Light of Myanmar, un quotidiano di proprietà e gestito dal Governo Birmano. Gli incontri e le trattative […]