APEC Discusses Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area as TPP and RCEP Alternative
At the APEC trade ministers meeting held in Qingdao last weekend, China’s proposal to establish a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP) was discussed at length, and a final roadmap towards realization of the FTAAP proposed.
China Pushes for Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement
As challenges face TPP and RCEP negotiations, China has proposed a third option – the Free Trade Area of Asia Pacific.
Asia Region Funds Passport Receives New Stamp of Approval From Six Member States
On April 17 a consultation paper on the proposed Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP) was issued by a group of six Asia-Pacific nations composed of Singapore, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines and Thailand.
New Alliance Expands Dezan Shira & Associates’ Pan-Asian Reach
Dezan Shira & Associates have created a Dezan Shira Asian Alliance with participating firms from some of Asia’s largest countries. The Alliance brings together each of Dezan Shira’s offices throughout China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore and Vietnam with four other firms in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.
Shanghai – Hong Kong Joint Stock Exchange Trading Announced During Boao Forum for Asia
Traders in Hong Kong and China will soon be able to buy and sell a restricted selection of shares listed on each other’s stock exchanges, according to statements made at the 6th annual Boao Forum for Asia.
Tax Policy Ranks as Key Consideration for Foreign Investors in Asia
According to a survey by Deloitte, published on Monday, tax policy remains one of the key investment considerations for firms engaging in business activities in Asia-Pacific.
Japanese Manufacturers List Indonesia and India as Preferred Investment Destinations
Indonesia and India have overtaken China as preferred destinations for overseas investment by Japanese MNCs, according to Tatsuhiko Takesada with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
Sri Lanka Growth at 7.25 Percent
Sri Lanka is aiming to be a US$100 billion economy by 2016. Sri Lankan Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal has revealed that the Sri Lankan economy grew by 7.25 per cent during 2013, and has outlined five “hubs” that will help propel the country towards being a US$100 billion economy. These include reforms in the […]
Japan-ASEAN Meeting With China As A Looming Spectre
Dec. 13 – The Japan-ASEAN summit takes place today in Tokyo, with China – who is not attending – likely to be playing the role of the bogeyman at the meetings. China is involved with serious diplomatic and political tensions with both Japan and several ASEAN members, with the Philippines, Japan and Vietnam in particular very […]
Credit Outlook in Asia Pacific Remains Positive
Dec. 5 – A report released last week by Moody’s Investor Service entitled Asian Credit is Stable, Despite Strengthening Headwinds projects that the overall credit quality of sovereigns, corporations and financial institutions in Asia Pacific will be stable over the next 12 months. According to the report, telecommunications companies, property developers, utility companies and refiners […]