Insights

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Cross Border E-commerce is Opening China’s F&B Market for Foreign Exporters

The Chinese government is supporting the growth of CBEC (cross border e-commerce) businesses to promote foreign trade in the country ...
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Vietnam’s Growing Alternative Protein Market is Gaining Attention from Foreign Investors

Vietnam’s Alternative Protein Market has already witnessed great growth in recent years and is predicted to grow strongly between 2021 ...
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China’s International Consumer Product Expo Attracted Worldwide Attention

In May 2021, China’s first International Consumer Expo was held with the aim to accelerate the entry of foreign brands ...
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Indonesia Releases Draft of New Prioritized Investment List

In January 2021, Indonesia’s government drafted a new investment target list, aiming to boost investments in certain industries. The existing ...
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Vietnam and UK Sign Bilateral Free Trade Agreement

On Tuesday, December 29th, 2020, Vietnam and the UK officially signed the bilateral free trade agreement which has been in ...
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Vietnam’s Export of Wood and Wooden Furniture Recovers after COVID-19

Export of wood and wooden furniture from Vietnam has increased significantly in the last two quarters of 2020. The monthly ...
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China’s Electrical Vehicle Sales Expected to Rise 40 Percent Next Year

China’s electrical vehicle industry is expected to see rapid growth next year. China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) predicts sales ...
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China’s Logistics Industry Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

China is developing cross-border medical cold chain facilities to prepare for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to other countries, with ...
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China’s Container Shortage Pushes Global Freight Prices Through the Roof

The corona pandemic and its global effects has resulted in a serious container shortage in China. The supply of freight ...
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The Rise of Modern Grocery Shopping in Vietnam

Although traditional grocery shopping through local markets and independent stores dominates Vietnam’s grocery industry, modern channels are expanding rapidly due ...
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Asia-Pacific Nations Form World’s Largest Trading Pact

After eight years of negotiation, 15 nations formally signed one of the world’s largest free trade agreements on the 15th ...
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The Potential of Wine E-Commerce in Vietnam

Online sales of wine and spirits have been legalized in Vietnam since February 2020, with more transparent regulations of promotion, ...
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Thаilаnd Takes Action to Sаve the Tourism Industry From COVID-19

After successfully containing the spread of COVID-19, Thаilаnd's government kick off plans to revive the country's tourism industry. More specifically, ...
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Indonesia Kicks Off National Food Project to Tackle Possible Crisis

Indonesia’s government kicks of its national food program aiming to relieve the country’s reliance on food imports and deal with ...
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Vietnam Issues New Taxation Regulation to Help Businesses Battle Against COVID-19

The uncertain and complex progress of COVID-19 have severely impacted the economy of Vietnam, especially when the second wave struck ...