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UN ESCAP: Asia & The Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023

This report analyses progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific as well as the availability of data. It shines a spotlight on countries that have demonstrated a commitment to achieve sustainable development. Their progress has highlighted the necessity of improving on collecting high quality data and working collectively to achieve common goals. This report is a resource for all stakeholders involved in prioritization, planning, implementation

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Asia's Dominance In Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing

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8 hours ago
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Asia's Dominance In Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing

Visualizing Where Clean Energy Technologies Are Manufactured - When looking at where clean energy technologies and their components are made, one thing is very clear: China dominates the industry. The country, along with the rest of the Asia Pacific region, accounts for approximately 75% of global manufacturing capacity across seven clean energy technologies. Based on the IEA’s 2023 Energy Technology Perspectives report, the visualization above breaks down global manufacturin

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Thailand’s New Economy Game-Changer - Riding A Surge In Investment Pledges

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Thailand’s New Economy Game-Changer - Riding A Surge In Investment Pledges

Riding a surge in investment pledges, the kingdom woos the smart industries of tomorrow! When Akio Toyoda, head of the world’s largest carmaker, Toyota Motor Corp., flew into Bangkok to mark the 60th anniversary of the company’s Thai unit, he described Thailand as his second home. The same could equally be said for the auto empire Toyoda’s family built. Thailand, a nation where, in 1962, a handful of workers assembled the first Thai-made Toyota using parts imported from Japan

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Report: When Are Executives Most Likely To Contact An IPA During Site Selection?

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2 days ago
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Report: When Are Executives Most Likely To Contact An IPA During Site Selection?

When are European executives most likely to contact an investment promotion agency during a #SiteSelection project? The answer may surprise you. Interesting reading from the team at CStudios and OCO Global share the insights. According to our "Winning Strategies in Investment Promotion Marketing" survey, 72% of companies wait until at least the shortlist to reach out. That means a significant amount of research and decision-making is happening behind the scenes. Time to fire

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China, South Pacific Trade Talks Being Explored, And The Islands Want To Gauge China’s ‘Appetite’

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5 days ago
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China, South Pacific Trade Talks Being Explored, And The Islands Want To Gauge China’s ‘Appetite’

- South Pacific is no longer the ‘hole of the Asia-Pacific doughnut’, and the biggest economies want a bigger bite - China is also looking to cement an economic foothold in the region, but such formal pacts often take years to negotiate and rubber stamp China and a group of South Pacific island countries could start talks this year toward their first formal trade agreement, according to an official from a regional network of nations. But while such talks could provide a boost

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EU and Thailand Relaunch FTA Negotiations

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6 days ago
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EU and Thailand Relaunch FTA Negotiations

The EU and Thailand announced the relaunch of negotiations for an ambitious, modern and balanced free trade agreement (FTA), with sustainability at its core. This announcement confirms the key importance of the Indo-Pacific region for the EU trade agenda, paving the way for deeper trade ties with the second largest economy in South-East Asia and further strengthening the EU's strategic engagement with this burgeoning region. The aim of the FTA will be to boost trade and inves

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Ten Incredible Facts About Asia Pacific:

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Mar 22
2 min

Ten Incredible Facts About Asia Pacific:

Are you searching for a reliable partner to catalyze Asia Pacific's economic development, amplify international trade, and unlock lucrative investment opportunities? Asia Pacific is the most populous region in the world with over 4.5 billion inhabitants. The average age in the region is around 32 years old. The region is rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, coal, iron, copper, gold, and silver. In 2020, China, India, and Indonesia were among the top ten fastest-growing

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FDI Shows Global Firms Upbeat About China

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Mar 22
2 min

FDI Shows Global Firms Upbeat About China

Jan-Feb data reveal foreign investment up 6% y-o-y, with high-tech shining Global companies remain steadfast in their view that increasing investment in China is a smart strategy as its market's appealing consumption power, ongoing industrial upgrade and higher-level opening-up are big confidence boosters, said market watchers and business executives on Friday. Data released by the Ministry of Commerce showed that foreign direct investment or FDI on the Chinese mainland, in t

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TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: VIETNAM AND THAILAND COURT INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT

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Mar 21
2 min

TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: VIETNAM AND THAILAND COURT INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT

With Southeast Asia’s strategic position at the heart of international trade routes, there is no shortage of international investors seeking to engage with the region. At the crossroads between China and the rest of South Asia, the ASEAN region is particularly attractive to international corporates looking to relocate production and optimise supply chains. Vietnam and Thailand, two of the region’s fastest-growing economies, have been vying for foreign trade and investment. By

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Indonesia Targets $66b In Foreign Investment For 2023, Up 7.5% From 2022

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Mar 20
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Indonesia Targets $66b In Foreign Investment For 2023, Up 7.5% From 2022

Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, is targeting nearly US$49 billion (S$66.2 billion) in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year, about a 7.5 percent increase over inflows for 2022, said the chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN). In a recent interview with The Straits Times, Mr. Arsjad Rasjid, 52, said that despite macroeconomic headwinds, the country was confident of hitting its target, due to its stable economic and political landsc

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UNCTAD: Technology and Innovation Report 2023

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Mar 20
1 min

UNCTAD: Technology and Innovation Report 2023

The Technology and Innovation Report 2023 highlights the opportunities that green innovation – goods and services with smaller carbon footprints – offer developing countries to spur economic growth and enhance technological capacities. "WE ARE AT THE BEGINNING OF A GREEN TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION. If developing countries act now to catch this wave, they can grow stronger economies while tackling climate change. Rebecca Grynspan, UNCTAD, Secretary General" The report analyses t

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 19
1 min

FDI: Thailand Bets On An EV Future

BOI secretary general says there is now more focus on ease of doing business and R&D; Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary general of the Thailand Board of Investment Thailand has its sights set firmly on a greener, more digitalised future. In a country that produces more cars and commercial vehicles than any other in southeast Asia, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, this vision extends to its automotive sector. In October 2022, the gove

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FDI In Renewable Energy: A Success Story

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Mar 17
1 min

FDI In Renewable Energy: A Success Story

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition to net zero, making renewable energy a growing attraction for FDI. By Viola Caon Investment Monitor The race to achieving net-zero emissions is a reality by now across industries and geographies. The timing is just right for investment in renewable energy and other sources of alternative power to bloom, as the sector has matured. According to GlobalData’s FDI Projects Database, foreign direct investment (FDI) into greenfiel

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WAIPA & UNESCAP Sign Memorandum of Agreement, Marking a New Era for Investment Promotion in APAC

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Mar 16
1 min

WAIPA & UNESCAP Sign Memorandum of Agreement, Marking a New Era for Investment Promotion in APAC

We are happy to share that WAIPA and ESCAP signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) at the UN Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand to support countries in Asia and the Pacific in developing and implementing policies, promotion and facilitation activities for sustainable foreign direct investment. The MOA was signed as part of the Inaugural WAIPA - United Nations ESCAP#APAC Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) #FDI & #Investment Conference which was Chaired by Andrew Keable (MD,

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AltAsia! These countries could lure manufacturing away from China

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Mar 9
1 min

AltAsia! These countries could lure manufacturing away from China

A lot of new portmanteaus have appeared in the pages of The Economist in recent years, many of them referring to phenomena in business and economics. Readers (and correspondents) have acquainted themselves with Bidenomics, permacrisis and DeFi. This week we came up with a new one: Altasia. Short for the alternative Asian supply chain, Altasia is a result of the widening geopolitical rift between America and China. This is forcing global manufacturers to look elsewhere in Asia

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FDI: Amazon's Cloud Unit To Invest $6 bln In Malaysia By 2037

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Mar 8
1 min

FDI: Amazon's Cloud Unit To Invest $6 bln In Malaysia By 2037

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), said on Wednesday it plans to invest $6 billion in Malaysia over the next 14 years to strengthen its cloud services infrastructure in the country. This marks the company's latest move in its plan to build AWS Infrastructure Regions across southeast Asia. The infrastructure hub will enable customers in the region to store data securely, the subsidiary said in a statement. AWS' cloud platform of

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China: Measures to be taken to attract, utilize FDI

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Mar 7
2 min

China: Measures to be taken to attract, utilize FDI

China will further its efforts to attract and utilize more foreign investment this year, as outlined in the Government Work Report submitted to the national legislature for deliberation on Sunday. The report recommended several measures to achieve this goal, including expanding market access, opening up the modern services sector, ensuring national treatment and improving services for foreign-funded companies, and facilitating the launch of landmark foreign-funded projects. T

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An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2023

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Mar 5
2 min

An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2023

After gaining independence in 1945, Indonesia experienced rapid industrialization during the 1970s on the back of strong oil exports before labor-intensive industries became the new engine of growth in the late 1980s. The country is now the largest economy in Southeast Asia with a US$1.38 trillion economy by nominal GDP, and a member of the G20. Indonesia’s most important export commodities are oil and gas, palm oil, and minerals, such as tin, gold, nickel, copper, bauxite, a

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UNCTAD: “Evolution of foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanisms: key trends and features”

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Mar 3
1 min

UNCTAD: “Evolution of foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanisms: key trends and features”

The latest Investment Policy Monitor: “Evolution of foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanisms: key trends and features” The investment landscape has been rapidly changing and FDI screening mechanisms have become an increasingly important tool for governments to protect national security. Our report provides an overview of the latest trends, legislative options, and approaches to FDI screening in different countries. VIEW REPORT #trade #globaltrade #fdi #investment

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ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook in Five Charts

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Mar 2
2 min

ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook in Five Charts

ASEAN+3 growth in 2022 is projected at 3.3 percent, mainly driven by robust economic activity in ASEAN. Growth is expected to strengthen to 4.3 percent in 2023, buoyed by the economic reopening in China and the resumption of international tourism. Here are the region’s prospects summarized in five key charts, as seen in AMRO’s latest ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook. 1. Exports are losing momentum. ASEAN+3 exports have been falling since July 2022, mostly due to weakening gl

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