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China’s Semiconductor Industry: Current Development and Complications

In 2022, the global semiconductor industry suffered greatly, following shortages in 2021. While the technology sector stocks lost over 30% ...
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Importing Wood to Vietnam: An Introduction

Vietnam has a diverse sourcing market for wooden products and furniture, counting for more than 4% of the global market ...
Clothes factory in Indonesia

Textile & Clothing Manufacturing in Indonesia

With robust economic growth and rising purchasing power, Indonesia becomes an attractive destination for the clothing and textile industry. Still, ...
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CSR Audits in China: Complete Guide

CSR has received increasing attention among companies with manufacturing in China in recent years. As a result of new government ...
Construction in Malaysia

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Factory workers in Indonesia

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

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 ...
Wind farm in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam

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, ...
Business discussion with Vietnamese distributor

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 ...