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Trade Development News
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
AT THE CENTRE OF FDI, TRADE & INVESTMENT IN ASIA FOR 10 YEARS
Asian markets are seeing a robust resilience through the current covid, trade wars & associated economic turbulence. With strong intra regional trade, developing local economies, free trade agreements, booming e-commerce and China +1 Asia Pacific economies offer fantastic opportunities through domestic and international growth but remain complex to access and in many cases language and bureaucratic red tape can be key factors to deter international FDI and market access. We
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Trade Development News
- Sep 25, 2020
- 1 min
At the centre of International Trade, Investment & FDI in Asia for 10 years!
KW Group has been leading capacity building and technical networks for donors, governments, academia, associations & enterprise clients in the region since 2010. We specialise in Inbound & outbound trade & investment, FDI, healthcare, digitalisation, customs, compliance, anti illicit trade, supply chain security, technologies & intelligence COUNTRIES WE COVER: China | Malaysia (HQ) | Singapore | India | Australia | New Zealand | Indonesia | Brunei | Thailand | Vietnam | Cambo
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Trade Development News
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
MIDA - Malaysia records approved investments of RM64.8b in 1H20
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): Malaysia recorded a total of RM64.8 billion worth of investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in the first six months of 2020 (6M20) despite multiple headwinds on the global front, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). In a joint statement with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), it said the investments involved 1,725 projects and would create 37,110 employment opportunities in Malaysia.
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Trade Development News
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
Rise of Southeast Asia, the next tech hub
Southeast Asia's sizeable and growing population, steadily expanding economy as well as increasing technological adoption present many unique business opportunities. The sheer size of the region's population is one of its main draws. Its population totals 655 million, more than North America's or the European Union's. Coupled with its steadily increasing GDP per capita, more businesses are finding it appealing to build a stronger foothold in Southeast Asia. "The rapid growth
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Trade Development News
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
Malaysia recorded RM37.4 billion worth of approved investments Q1
KUALA LUMPUR (July 16): Malaysia recorded RM37.4 billion worth of approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in the first quarter (1Q) of this year, of which 70.4% or RM26.3 billion comprised direct domestic investment (DDI). In a statement today, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said the top five sources of foreign direct investment (FDI) were Switzerland with RM2.7 billion investment, Singapore (RM2.1 billion), the United St
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Trade Development News
- Jun 11, 2020
- 1 min
Malaysia - Investments worth US$ 13bil in pipeline from Tech Firms
Malaysia said it had a pipeline of investment projects worth about US$13 billion and that many local and foreign electrical and electronics (E&E) firms were looking to relocate their businesses to the country to diversify production. Its five-decade-old E&E industry accounts for 10% of the global back-end semiconductor output, and the government said it was engaging high-technology businesses looking for alternative production sites after the COVID-19 pandemic and U.S.-China
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Trade Development News
- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
MALAYSIA: B. Braun expands global test centre for medical devices in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR (June 2): Germany headquartered medical technology company B. Braun is expanding its portfolio of testing capabilities for healthcare solutions in Penang. In a joint statement, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and B. Braun said the testing capabilities related to intravenous access, surgical technologies, intravenous systems, central venous puncture and pain control. They said prior to the expansion, the Global Test Centre in Penang had only supp
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Trade Development News
- May 29, 2020
- 2 min
Malaysia looks to attract Japanese companies
The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) is identifying Japanese companies seeking to relocate their operations from China that can be invited to invest in Malaysia. Senior Minister cum Miti Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said this followed Japan’s decision to help its manufacturers shift production out of China or relocate their operations to other countries in response to the Covid-19 impact. “Miti will strive to convince Japanese investors to use Malaysi
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Trade Development News
- May 18, 2020
- 1 min
10 best countries to invest in post-COVID - 6 of them are in Asia Pacific!
Very few executives could have predicted a virus originating in China would lead to worldwide economic devastation in 2020. Just four months after the first official reports of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, more than three million cases have been confirmed globally, and with this comes exponential economic unrest. The pandemic could possibly trim global economic growth by 2% while global trade is predicted to plummet by up to 32%, according to Congressional Research Service
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Trade Development News
- May 14, 2020
- 1 min
ASEAN becomes China’s largest trading partner
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has replaced the EU to emerge as China's largest trading partner in the first two months this year, customs data showed, as many Southeast Asian countries presented an unbreakable supply chain with China to secure trade despite external shockwaves like the coronavirus, experts noted. Trade between China and ASEAN economies rose by 0.5 percent year-on-year to $85.32 billion in January and February, against a backdrop of falling tr
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Trade Development News
- Apr 30, 2020
- 2 min
FREE Webinar: Asia Strategies For High Value FDI, Trade & Investment Attraction (Economic Recovery!)
Presented with our partners at Site Selection Magazine and Conway Inc This is an Asia focused webinar on high value FDI, trade & investment strategies for economic recovery - May 21, Singapore / Shanghai Time Zone (Limited Places)!! REGISTER WHO PARTICIPATES: Corporate's & Multinationals, Government Trade & Investment Agencies, Investment Promotion Agencies, Regional Development Agencies, Free Trade Zones, Industrial Parks & Developers, Site Selection Advisory & Consultants S
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Trade Development News
- Apr 26, 2020
- 1 min
DO YOU NEED ASIA TRADE & INVESTMENT SUPPORT?
Lead Generation, Virtual Site Tours, Webinars, Sales & Marketing Representation, Training & Development across the APAC region? KW Group have a 10 year track record in market access, trade & investment across the Asia Pacific region from our HQ in Malaysia at the heart of Asia. We understand that to establish in the region you need a long term vision and commitment of the highest quality combined with local networks. We support governments, IPAs, free trade zones, technologie
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Trade Development News
- Apr 23, 2020
- 1 min
INTERPOL & World Customs Organization Collaborate In Crackdown On Terrorist Routes In SE Asia
Hundreds arrested in crackdown on terrorist routes in Southeast Asia - More than 130 human trafficking victims rescued in Operation Maharlika III SINGAPORE: An INTERPOL-led operation codenamed ‘Maharlika III’ saw law enforcement from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines (BIMP) deploy to strategic points along known terrorist transit routes in Southeast Asia in a series of simultaneous law enforcement and border control actions. The coordinated move – from 24 Februa
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Trade Development News
- Apr 17, 2020
- 1 min
PWC Trade Intelligence Asia - Managing cross-border trade during and after the crisis
GTDW are pleased to share the latest regional news from PWC on trade & customs in Asia Pacific. The February / March 2020 issue of Trade Intelligence includes the following highlights: Feature Article : Veni vidi vici virus - Managing cross-border trade during and after the crisis COVID-related measures - at the start of each country report; overview Malaysia simplifies back-to-back Certificate of Origin applications Philippines introduces Provisional Goods Declarations Thail
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Trade Development News
- Apr 17, 2020
- 1 min
IMF - Emerging Asia To Retain Positive Growth in 2020
In a report published on Tuesday by IMF, the world economy is forecast to shrink 3% in 2020. However, the IMF sees emerging Asia as the one region with a positive growth rate in 2020, at 1%. Vietnam is expected to stay on top of its game with 2.7% while the Philippines and Indonesia are at 0.6% and 0.5% respectively. Full report: https://lnkd.in/e4Gw3St #economy #gtdwchina #trade #investment #fdi #growth #asia #asean #vietnam #malaysia #philippines #thailand #indonesia #globa
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Trade Development News
- Apr 14, 2020
- 2 min
Demand for illicit cigarettes heightened amidst MCO in Asia Pacific
RETAIL and Trade Brand Advocacy (RTBA) said the travel restrictions, movement control order (MCO) and tighter scrutiny by enforcement agencies at border checkpoints and expressways have done nothing to disrupt the illicit trade supply chain in Malaysia. “Recent feedback from industries and enforcement agencies indicated that instances of illicit trade in Malaysia remain high as syndicates and perpetrators utilise innovative ways to circumvent the more intense spotlight cast b
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Trade Development News
- Mar 19, 2020
- 1 min
Are You Looking For A Partner to Grow In #Asia ?
KW Group have 10 years experience of getting your message straight to Asian markets, clients & investors. Support & Advisory Services Include:
• Asia Market Access Strategy & Implementation (Inbound & Outbound)
• Regional Agent (Sales) Representation - Sales & Business Development
• Establishment of Regional Offices
• Trade Missions, Conferences, Roadshows, Trade Exhibitions (Ex Informa UBM & Marcus Evans) B2B Meetings, Technical Workshops, Programs & Speakers
• Marketing & L
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