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Vietnam and Philippines Sign South China Sea Security Pact
China's unilateral ownership claims to the South China Sea are not supported by its neighbors or any significant power. The trajectory of th
Jan 30, 2024


China's Shrinking Manufacturing Activity Sending Shudders Through Southeast Asia
Last year Chinese real estate collapsed. Will Chinese manufacturing do the same this year? For the fourth consecutive month manufacturing ac
Jan 30, 2024


The Philippines Continues to Rev Up Military Response to Chinese Sea Aggressions
The conflict in Asia over who controls the South China Sea is primarily driven by the fact that China has claimed it all for itself and has
Jan 28, 2024


Retail Titan Family In Thailand Launching $300 Million Hospitality Fund
A new $300 million fund targeting Thailand hospitality investments has been launched by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chirathivats. The
Jan 28, 2024


German Tire Company Doubling Down on Vietnam
The leading bicycle tire company in Germany, Schwalbe, is doubling down on its Vietnam manufacturing operations. It has operated in the coun
Jan 27, 2024


Apollo Exiting Asia Real Estate Private Equity Fund Business
Apollo is exiting its equity real estate business in Asia, but sticking by the credit strategy for the asset class. It raised an equity fund
Jan 22, 2024


Blackstone Private Equity Expanding in Southeast Asia
Blackstone's plan to double its private equity headcount in Singapore indicates its view on the attractiveness of the region's deal flow and
Jan 22, 2024


South Korean Hyosung Plans to Deploy $2 Billion in Vietnam in 2024
It's not yet known what the $2 billion will be used for but most likely to expand the already successful operations. Hysong is an early inve
Jan 22, 2024


In Downturn Vietnam Shines For European Investors
American investors tend to view Vietnam through the lens of manufacturing and investment flows and trade agreements reflect that perception.
Jan 18, 2024


Chinese Retailer Places $15 Million Bet on the Philippine Consumer
DALI is a Swiss hard-discount grocery retailer that has gained a 6% market share in only two years and is now moving beyond groceries and in
Jan 15, 2024


Nestlé Invests Further $100 Million in Vietnam to Expand Coffee Production
Nestlé has a strong presence in Vietnam to make products to sell to the Vietnamese consumer, but particularly with coffee, export is also th
Jan 15, 2024


LEGO to Open Its $1.3 Billion Factory in Vietnam This Year
LEGO is investing heavily to expand its Mexico plant as well as its operations in Vietnam. What makes this one special is the proximity to c
Jan 15, 2024


Marcos Taps Real Estate CEO to Oversee New Philippines Economic Agency
The new agency is aimed at coordinating economic and investment policies and will be headed by Frederick Go, CEO of Robinsons Land Corp. Mr.
Jan 13, 2024


South Korea Invests $14 Million in Logistics Center in Vietnam
The South Korean Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries announced the investment in the logistics center which aims to help South Korean small- and
Jan 13, 2024


The Philippines and American Navies Jointly Patrol South China Sea
Last week the two navies patrolled the South China Seas over two days. The Americans sent an aircraft carrier, a cruiser, and two destroyers
Jan 13, 2024


Thailand's Land Bridge Parallels Mexico's Interoceanic Corridor
Both countries have an opportunity to alleviate shipping chokepoints while boosting their own economies and geopolitical standing.
Oct 27, 2023
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