India and China Sign Development Agreement on Industrial Parks
China and India have signed an MoU to promote investment into India’s industrial parks, as well as two additional agreements for mutual cooperation.
UN World Investment Report 2014: Asia as Top FDI Destination
Asia continues to thrive as the top destination for FDI, accounting for almost 30 percent of the global FDI inflows, according to the UN World Investment Report 2014.
China Considers Economic Benefit to Joining Trans-Pacific Partnership
Joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership would add two percentage points to China’s annual GDP, according to the new chief economist of the People’s Bank of China, Ma Jun.
Thailand’s GDP Growth Forecast Raised to 2.3 Percent for 2014
Thailand is expected to experience 2.3 percent economic growth in 2014, according to a revised forecast by Kasikorn Research Center.
China Boosts Investment in Africa as the Continent Prepares First Free Trade Zone
China has increased its investment into Africa as the continent prepares to open its first free trade zone. As Africa’s largest trading partner, the new free trade zone is likely to benefit China, who has been investing heavily into infrastructures, natural resources and trade in Africa.
The Asian “Good Country” Rankings
The first “Good Country” rankings system has just been released and measures various identifiers as to how socially responsible each nation is. New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Singapore topped the rankings among Asian nations.
Investing in an Online Presence in Asia
A keen understanding of the trends and developments currently shaping Asia’s e-commerce landscape is key to fostering a successful growth strategy in Asia for almost any type of business.
Asia-Based Companies Report Highest Level of Business Optimism in Two Years
Optimism among Asian companies rose to the highest level in more than two years in the second quarter of 2014, in part due to leadership changes in India and Thailand and a boost to China’s economy.
New Hub Established to Develop Sustainable Energy in Asia Pacific
The new Sustainable Energy for All Hub for Asia Pacific was formed at the 9th Asia Clean Energy Forum this Wednesday. The hub aims to bring together professionals, technical experts and investors to advance renewable energy in the Asia Pacific region.
India Seeks Increased Economic Engagement with Asian Neighbors
Following an election campaign which was largely absent of foreign policy, Modi has surprised many by spending his first few weeks in office focusing on India’s foreign relations, a decision which is being driven by the need to fix India’s economic problems.