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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jan 19
1 min

Thailand Saw Pledges By Local And Foreign Investors Jump 39% Last year

Thailand saw pledges by local and foreign investors jump 39% last year compared to the previous year, the country’s Board of Investment (BOI) announced on January 13. Investment applications in the country reached Bt664.6bn (around $20bn), boosted by significant foreign direct investment (FDI) funnelled to key sectors including electronics, the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, and data centers. The numbers came after a board meeting that also approved a new “coordination m

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Free Report: Investing In ASEAN, 10th Edition

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Dec 2, 2022
1 min

Free Report: Investing In ASEAN, 10th Edition

Southeast Asia has moved on from the challenges of Covid-19 and is fast re-emerging as a region that is enjoying rapid economic growth, with its rising living standards driven by substantial levels of inward investment. To celebrate its progress, a tenth edition of Investing in ASEAN has been published by Allurentis. This comprehensive review of the region looks at its exciting economic prospects and the many opportunities for international companies to enter and do business

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2023 Foreign Investment Opportunities in Thailand

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Sep 23, 2022
1 min

2023 Foreign Investment Opportunities in Thailand

Thailand has been a consistent recipient of Chinese investment for some time, and its geostrategic position as the heart of the ASEAN free trade bloc, with free trade access also to China and India, has made it a hub for many Chinese investors. This has manifested itself primarily in the drive to digital economies and is building Thailand up both as a connectivity hub, and as a key node for Asia in new tech. Plenty of money is being both raised and made via Chinese investment

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AMRO - Thailand: Firming Recovery but Risks and Structural Challenges Remain

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Sep 8, 2022
1 min

AMRO - Thailand: Firming Recovery but Risks and Structural Challenges Remain

Thailand’s recovery is gaining momentum on the back of strengthening domestic demand and a stronger rebound in tourist arrivals. However, concerns over the slowing global economy, prolonged supply-chain disruptions and high inflation weigh on its prospects. As fiscal and monetary policy support are gradually withdrawn, policymakers will need to prioritize its post-pandemic recovery efforts and deal with the long-term challenges posed by the economic scars, rapidly aging popul

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SE Asian Central Banks Targeting To Link Payment Systems Within The Year

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Jul 20, 2022
1 min

SE Asian Central Banks Targeting To Link Payment Systems Within The Year

Southeast Asian central banks are targeting to link their payment systems within the year that will let people buy goods and services throughout the region by scanning QR codes. By November, the five largest economies of Southeast Asia: the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, will sign an agreement on the integration of their mobile payment systems. This will make cross-border transfers much more efficient without using the USD Bank Indonesia Governor Pe

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Thailand Plans $37 Billion Smart City to Support Industrial Hub

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Jul 15, 2022
1 min

Thailand Plans $37 Billion Smart City to Support Industrial Hub

Thailand is planning to build a $37 billion smart city in an industrial hub near Bangkok that’s already drawn billions of dollars of investment pledges from global automotive, robotics, healthcare and logistics companies. A master-plan to build the city in Huai Yai subdistrict of Chonburi province, some 160 kilometers (99 miles) southeast of Bangkok, was approved by a panel chaired by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha on Monday. The yet-to-be-named city will be spread over 14,

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THE DIGITAL DECADE HAS ARRIVED IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA, AND THERE’S NO TURNING BACK!

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Nov 23, 2021
2 min

THE DIGITAL DECADE HAS ARRIVED IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA, AND THERE’S NO TURNING BACK!

Get excited: ‘The Roaring 20s’ report predicts a $1 trillion digital economy in the region by 2030. GUESS how many people began using the internet in South-east Asia this year? 10 million? Way too low. Try again. 20 million? Double that figure and you’ll be spot on. Forty million new users joined the 440 million in the region who are already online, 80% of whom are digital consumers, spending their dollars, pesos and ringgit on fashion, food, transportation, and gaming. No re

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Celebrate or Commiserate? Taking stock in the world of customs and international trade

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Apr 9, 2021
1 min

Celebrate or Commiserate? Taking stock in the world of customs and international trade

Pleased to share the PWC Asia Customs & Trade February / March 2021 issue of Trade Intelligence which includes the following highlights: · Lead Article - Celebrate or Commiserate? Taking stock in the world of customs and international trade · ASEAN signs MRA impacting automotive products · Korea-Central America FTA enters into full force · China releases draft administrative measures on approved exporters · India’s digitisation initiatives · Revocation of excise duty exemptio

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Rise of Southeast Asia, the next tech hub

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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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ASEAN becomes China’s largest trading partner

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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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FREE Webinar: Asia Strategies For High Value FDI, Trade & Investment Attraction (Economic Recovery!)

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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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DO YOU NEED ASIA TRADE & INVESTMENT SUPPORT?

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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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PWC Trade Intelligence Asia - Managing cross-border trade during and after the crisis

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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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IMF - Emerging Asia To Retain Positive Growth in 2020

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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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Are You Looking For A Partner to Grow In #Asia ?

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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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Indonesian Customs and IBM’s Blockchain Supply Chain Platform

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 9, 2020
1 min

Indonesian Customs and IBM’s Blockchain Supply Chain Platform

Indonesia’s #customs department is set to be the 11th government agency to be part of the Tradelens consortium after the realization of the benefit and advantage of making use of the TradeLens platform, other countries whose custom departments have partnered with TradeLens includes #Thailand #Canada #Azerbaijan among others. The company’s stated goal is to facilitate faster #trade and to eliminate altogether paper-based verification processes thereby paving the way for quicke

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Thailand Investment promotion requests exceeded 750bn baht in 2019

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jan 15, 2020
2 min

Thailand Investment promotion requests exceeded 750bn baht in 2019

An impressive 59% was in the Eastern Economic Corridor, with China outreaching Japan to become the biggest international investor in Thailand. Thailand remained an investment destination for international investors last year, as reflected in the overall value of investment promotion requests in 2019, released by the Board of Investment (BOI) today, which exceed a 750 billion baht goal. An impressive 59% was in the Eastern Economic Corridor, with China outreaching Japan to bec

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China Customs to use blockchain for cross-border clearance

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Oct 10, 2019
2 min

China Customs to use blockchain for cross-border clearance

Another great reason to join GDTW China Trade Facilitation, Compliance & Digitalization Conference & Exhibition, June, Shanghai, Co-hosted with APMEN Shanghai, covering digital trade, secure cross border trade & trade tech interoperability for the Aisa Pac region and beyond + co-located with The 4th Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Exhibition. FULL STORY: Yesterday, the Chinese government revealed that it plans to use blockchain in numerous aspects of

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