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    China's New Outbound Investment Rules Put Consumer M&A Under Full-Lifecycle Scrutiny
    Insights | 07 July, 2026

    China's New Outbound Investment Rules Put Consumer M&A Under Full-Lifecycle Scrutiny

    Executive Summary State Council Decree No. 837 (effective July 1, 2026) establishes a security-focused legal framework that reshapes outbound M&A. It does not ban consumer sector deals, but it changes how they must be structured, approved, and integrated. Expansion of Regulatory Scope: Individual Investors and Indirect Structures Brought into the Compliance Scope Resident individuals are, […]
    Heavy AI Spending, Slow Returns: Why Organizational Redesign Comes First
    Insights | 25 June, 2026

    Heavy AI Spending, Slow Returns: Why Organizational Redesign Comes First

    Overview Corporate AI has settled into a familiar pattern: broad use, thin value. Close to 90% of companies now use AI routinely in at least one business function, yet only a handful have turned that into value at enterprise scale. The bottleneck is not the technology. It is the organization. At its core, AI transformation […]
    How Strong Governance and Communication Keep a New Listing Trading Well
    Insights | 23 June, 2026

    How Strong Governance and Communication Keep a New Listing Trading Well

    Most companies approach an IPO as a milestone. In reality, it is a reset. The valuation is set, the story is told, and the stock begins trading. From that point onward, the market is no longer pricing potential. It is pricing delivery. The most critical period is often the six to eighteen months that follow, […]
    FDI in Malaysia recovered remarkably from years of contraction
    Insights | 07 October, 2022

    FDI in Malaysia recovered remarkably from years of contraction

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has long been a key driver in the development of the Malaysian economy. Thanks to the government’s continuous efforts in making Malaysia an attractive FDI destination, the country witnessed an impressive growth of FDI inflows in 2021, breaking the downward trend from the last 4 consecutive years. The country has successfully […]
    China’s Catering Industry Bouncing Back After COVID-19 Lockdowns
    Insights | 29 August, 2022

    China’s Catering Industry Bouncing Back After COVID-19 Lockdowns

    As Beijing and Shanghai have recently resumed outdoor activities after months of lockdowns and tight restrictions, China’s catering industry, including the restaurant sector and bar sector, is roaring back to life. Dine-in Curbs Ease Unlike neighboring countries, China committed to a Zero-Covid strategy with strict movement restrictions to curb the outbreaks. Its capital city Beijing […]
    Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam: A Complete Guide
    Insights | 18 July, 2022

    Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam: A Complete Guide

    Increasingly more companies seek to establish a presence in Vietnam through local M&A activities, a result of its growing manufacturing industry and domestic consumption. While the market experienced a slowdown from 2018 to 2020, it started to take off again in 2021. Due to the increased interest in local M&A activities, we have written this […]
    Moving Manufacturing from China to Southeast Asia: An Introduction
    Insights | 18 July, 2022

    Moving Manufacturing from China to Southeast Asia: An Introduction

    Foreign companies have used low-cost country sourcing strategies for decades with a strong focus on China. In the past years, we’ve seen a new trend where increasingly more companies look for alternative sourcing markets in Asia. In this article, we explore why this move is happening, specific brands that already moved parts of their production […]
    Setting Up a Joint Venture in Vietnam: A Complete Guide
    Insights | 12 July, 2022

    Setting Up a Joint Venture in Vietnam: A Complete Guide

    Establishing a joint venture (JV) is a popular method used by foreign companies to enter the Vietnamese market. This does not only help to utilize the expertise of all participating parties but is also in line with the local regulation regarding foreign ownership in some industries. The procedure of setting up a JV shares similarities […]
    Electronics Manufacturing & Sourcing in China: An Introduction
    Insights | 23 June, 2022

    Electronics Manufacturing & Sourcing in China: An Introduction

    China has dominated electronics manufacturing for decades. Despite the recent trade with the US and Covid restrictions, China remains a crucial manufacturing destination for electronics. It exports almost half of the cellphones and laptops globally and produces many of the subcomponents used for manufacturing elsewhere. In this article, we review China’s electronics manufacturing industry, what […]
    Clothing Manufacturing in China: An Introduction
    Insights | 23 June, 2022

    Clothing Manufacturing in China: An Introduction

    China is the world’s biggest supply market and the first country that comes to people’s minds when discussing manufacturing. Clothing is one of the main strengths of China, with the main export market for Chinese clothing products being the U.S, EU, and Southeast Asia. In this article, we give you an overview and trends in […]
    Vietnam’s Fintech Industry is A Natural Magnet for Capital
    Insights | 17 June, 2022

    Vietnam’s Fintech Industry is A Natural Magnet for Capital

    Vietnam currently houses nearly 200 fintech firms, offering a broad range of services from digital payments to wealth management, P2P lending, and blockchain-based solutions. The rise of the fintech ecosystem in Vietnam is disrupting the overall financial industry, capturing markets that were once untouched by traditional banking, and along the way, gained a lot of […]
    Exporting Food Products from the EU to Vietnam: A Comprehensive Guide
    Insights | 16 June, 2022

    Exporting Food Products from the EU to Vietnam: A Comprehensive Guide

    Vietnam has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia, being the 10th largest trade partner of the US and the 16th largest of the EU. With a population of nearly 100 million people along with a fast increase in the middle and high-income groups, Vietnam shows increasingly greater demand for imported food products. […]
    Vietnam’s Wind Power Opportunities for Foreign Investors
    Insights | 14 June, 2022

    Vietnam’s Wind Power Opportunities for Foreign Investors

    Vietnam is one of the world’s most energy-intensive economies, consuming more energy per unit of economic output than the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India does. The country’s electricity demand is expected to increase at an average rate of up to 9% annually over the next decade (Fitch Ratings). Its onshore, nearshore, and offshore wind power […]
    Working with Distributors in Vietnam: Complete Guide for Exporters
    Insights | 13 June, 2022

    Working with Distributors in Vietnam: Complete Guide for Exporters

    Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive market for foreign brands due to its growing middle-class and a stronger preference for foreign products. Product quality, prestige, and taste are just some of the attributes driving this rise. However, entering the Vietnamese market often comes with various challenges that we will review in greater detail later in […]
    The Cement Industry in Asia: Major Producers & Trends
    Insights | 09 June, 2022

    The Cement Industry in Asia: Major Producers & Trends

    The cement industry plays a vital role in infrastructure development and urbanization drives the demand for cement greatly. Concrete is currently the second-most used substance on the planet after water, which explains its importance. In this article, we review the cement industry in Asia and what countries account for much of the exports and the […]
    Sourcing of Agricultural Products in Southeast Asia: An Introduction
    Insights | 07 June, 2022

    Sourcing of Agricultural Products in Southeast Asia: An Introduction

    Southeast Asia is a major producer of agriculture products and plays an increasingly important role for the US and the EU. Increased exports also result in the need for new technologies, opening for investment, and sales opportunities for foreign companies. In this article, we review the agriculture industry in Southeast Asia with a focus on […]
    Manufacturing & Sourcing in Southeast Asia: Industries, Trends, and Benefits
    Insights | 07 June, 2022

    Manufacturing & Sourcing in Southeast Asia: Industries, Trends, and Benefits

    Southeast Asia gains increasingly more attention as foreign companies try to diversify manufacturing activities from China. Increasing wages, disruptions, increased shipping lead times, and costs are just some of the reasons. In this article, we review the underlying causes behind the rise of Southeast Asia, but also the challenges of entering the region. Why are […]
    Vietnam’s Promising Startup Market
    Insights | 01 June, 2022

    Vietnam’s Promising Startup Market

    The start-up scene in Vietnam has developed rapidly in the past decade, benefitting from factors such as governmental policies, tax incentives, and changes in consumer behaviours. The industry has been recovering fast post-pandemic and is expecting a speedy recovery in foreign investments as well. The National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (NATEC) reported that […]
    Rubber Manufacturing in Southeast Asia, an Introduction Part 2: Vietnam and Malaysia
    Insights | 01 June, 2022

    Rubber Manufacturing in Southeast Asia, an Introduction Part 2: Vietnam and Malaysia

    Southeast Asia is widely known as the world’s largest region for rubber plantations, with Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia accounting for nearly 80% of the global natural rubber output. This article is part two of our two-part series and will cover some important information for companies to consider when thinking about sourcing rubber products in […]
    Rubber Manufacturing in Southeast Asia, an Introduction Part 1: Thailand and Indonesia
    Insights | 01 June, 2022

    Rubber Manufacturing in Southeast Asia, an Introduction Part 1: Thailand and Indonesia

    Southeast Asia is widely known as the world’s largest region for rubber plantations, with Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia accounting for nearly 80% of the global natural rubber output. Thanks to their potential, the region has received a lot of attention from foreign investors for sourcing activities. This article is part one of a two-part […]
    Market Entry & Expansion in Southeast Asia: An introduction
    Insights | 01 June, 2022

    Market Entry & Expansion in Southeast Asia: An introduction

    Southeast Asia is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, having a population of around 600 million people. Increasingly more companies, both in the B2C and B2B sphere, target the market to capitalize on its expanding manufacturing activities and booming middle class. Yet, the region is also comparatively complex, comprising eleven countries with different […]
    Vietnam’s Provincial Competitiveness Index: Highlights of Key Results and Governance Trends
    Insights | 31 May, 2022

    Vietnam’s Provincial Competitiveness Index: Highlights of Key Results and Governance Trends

    Vietnam’s Provincial Competitiveness Index measures the economic governance for business development of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities in Vietnam. In this insight, ARC Consulting highlights the key results of the Provincial Competitive Index report 2021. Enacted in 2005, the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) report is a collaborative report developed by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce […]
    Packaging Manufacturing & Sourcing in Vietnam: An introduction
    Insights | 24 May, 2022

    Packaging Manufacturing & Sourcing in Vietnam: An introduction

    Vietnam is a major exporter of packaging products, and the industry has been developing for decades. Nowadays, you can find everything from multinationals to SMEs who have chosen Vietnam as their primary manufacturing location for packaging. There is a handful of reasons for this that we will cover later in this article. We will also […]
    Vietnam’s Sports & Fitness Equipment Manufacturing Industry
    Insights | 17 May, 2022

    Vietnam’s Sports & Fitness Equipment Manufacturing Industry

    The sports and fitness equipment industry has grown much in recent years as people become more health conscious. The trend is particularly visible in Asia where disposable incomes increase, and consumers are willing to spend more on gym memberships, clothing, and related accessories. Along with the strong growth, companies simultaneously face difficulties in relying on […]
    Machinery & Industrial Equipment Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction
    Insights | 16 May, 2022

    Machinery & Industrial Equipment Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction

    Increasingly more companies target the Vietnamese supply market, which is a result of global supply chain disruptions and increasing wages in China. Its favorable FTAs and developing manufacturing capacity are additional reasons for the shift. Machinery and equipment manufacturing is not the biggest industry in Vietnam but still plays a vital role in the economy. […]
    Furniture Sourcing & Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction
    Insights | 09 May, 2022

    Furniture Sourcing & Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction

    Vietnam has a versatile sourcing market of wooden products and furniture, being one of the biggest exporters globally. Since it joined the WTO in 2007, the industry has grown much, especially as Vietnam has signed 11 of its 13 free trade agreements since then. As a result, increasingly more companies inquire about how they can […]
    Vietnam’s Seaport System is set on Revitalization and FDI Attraction
    Insights | 09 May, 2022

    Vietnam’s Seaport System is set on Revitalization and FDI Attraction

    Seaports in Vietnam play an important role in maritime infrastructure for local and international transportation. The industry showed growth in 2021 despite trading activities and supply chains being disrupted by the pandemic. Consequently, the Vietnamese government are focusing on seaport development as a strategy for economic growth, and created a master plan to develop a […]
    Telecom Equipment Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction
    Insights | 05 May, 2022

    Telecom Equipment Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction

    Vietnam is currently one of the biggest exporters of consumer electronics globally, something we reviewed in our separate article. A somewhat overlooked industry is its telecom manufacturing industry, which is one of the biggest globally. Few countries specialize in telecom equipment manufacturing, yet it’s something that Vietnam is at the forefront of. In this article, […]
    Electronics Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction
    Insights | 05 May, 2022

    Electronics Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction

    Electronics production contributes to a significant part of Vietnam’s manufacturing output and exports. With multinationals such as Samsung, Foxconn, and Intel present, Vietnam has become a top electronics manufacturing nation in the past decade in terms of export value. The country also benefits from the current trade tensions globally, involving the US, China, and Russia. […]
    Textile & Clothing Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction
    Insights | 03 May, 2022

    Textile & Clothing Manufacturing in Vietnam: An Introduction

    Vietnam is well-known for its textile manufacturing capabilities and is currently one of the biggest exporters globally. It’s considered one of the most interesting sourcing markets for textiles and garments in Asia, still with much room for growth. In this article, we review Vietnam’s textiles and clothing manufacturing industry, and why foreign companies decide to […]
    Sourcing & Manufacturing in Malaysia: An Introduction
    Insights | 27 April, 2022

    Sourcing & Manufacturing in Malaysia: An Introduction

    Since its independence in 1963, Malaysia has been one of Southeast Asia’s best-performing economies. In the 1970s, it shifted from primarily relying on agriculture and mining to becoming a manufacturing nation. Today, it’s developed by Southeast Asian standards and receives less attention than neighboring countries when discussing manufacturing and relocation opportunities. This is something you […]
    Southeast Asia's Plant-Based Food Market: New Consumer Behaviours Post-Pandemic
    Insights | 22 April, 2022

    Southeast Asia's Plant-Based Food Market: New Consumer Behaviours Post-Pandemic

    The COVID-19 pandemic has increased consumers’ health consciousness globally, which has also greatly benefited the alternative protein market. Southeast Asia is no exception as the region recorded a great number of new companies entering the market to grasp market shares in this growing industry. Almost two years of the pandemic has created a lot of […]
    Semiconductor Shortage Update
    Insights | 18 April, 2022

    Semiconductor Shortage Update

    The semiconductor industry witnessed strong growth in the last few years due to skyrocketing demand in every industry that applies digitalization and automation; from automotive and consumer electronics, to ICT infrastructure and healthcare. However, the current supply fails to keep up with a sharp rise in demand while the pandemic is causing supply chain disruptions. […]