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Evaluating the Rationale and Challenges of Shifting Supply Chains from China to Southeast Asia

The global landscape of supply chains is undergoing a significant transformation as companies increasingly shift their manufacturing bases from China ...
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Data Centers in Southeast Asia: Expansion and Opportunities Amid Rising AI Adoption

Southeast Asia (SEA) is experiencing a significant surge in data center development, driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence ...
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Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Lessons from the Suez Canal Blockage

The Suez Canal, a vital artificial waterway linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, has long been a cornerstone ...
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2024 Tech Market Trends: How the ‘Magnificent 7’ Are Shaping the Future of AI and Innovation

In the post-pandemic era, as the global economy recovers, the tech sector in 2024 reveals significant market divergence. This divergence ...
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U.S.-China Economic Dynamics: Navigating the New Normal

The U.S.-China trade war, initiated in 2018, has significantly impacted their economic relationship, heightening concerns about deglobalization. This ongoing conflict, ...
Indonesian currency

Inflation Stubbornness in Southeast Asia: Implications and Strategies for 2024

In the battle against inflation, central banks wield a potent weapon: the adjustment of interest rates. By raising rates, they ...
Guangzhou business district

Divestment Trends in China: Strategic Insights

China's economic landscape is undergoing significant transformations, prompting multinational corporations (MNCs) to divest from the region at unprecedented rates. Since ...
Mumbai, India

Cross-Border Ventures: India’s Pivotal Role in Global Investment Flows

In the dynamic landscape of cross-border investments, India has emerged as a pivotal player, catalyzing a resurgence in mergers and ...
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Investing in Tomorrow: The Global Resurgence and Expansion of Green Bonds

The green bond market has experienced a remarkable resurgence after a downturn in 2022, catapulting sustainable finance into the spotlight ...
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Navigating Regulatory Landscape For M&A In India

India, recognized as an economic powerhouse and home to the world's second-largest population, has been a hub of rapid growth ...
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AI Revolutionizing Investment Decision-Making: Opportunities, Risks, and Strategies

In today's financial landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with investment decision-making is fundamentally changing traditional approaches. This article ...
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Navigating the Transition: Unveiling the Dynamics of SPACs and De-SPACs

In the landscape of investment opportunities, SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) and De-SPACs represent two integral parts of a listing ...
Chinese electric vehicle factory

China’s Manufacturing Goes Global

Last week, Johan Annell, Partner, and Manager at the Beijing branch of ARC Consulting, had the privilege of speaking at ...
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How to succeed in M&A in Asia

In the intricate realm of M&A in Asia, achieving success demands an understanding of the challenges at hand and a ...
Beijing business district

Setting Up a Company in China 2024

This is the 2024 edition of our guide on setting up a company in China. In this updated version, our ...