Thailand’s past experiences in mitigating global and financial health crises – coupled with robust medical infrastructure, and the ingenuity and adaptability of businesses and the wider population – have combined to keep the Covid-19 transmission and fatality rate relatively low in the country so far. This latest report analyses the national response to the outbreak, with a particular focus…
ASE 2021- ASEAN’s Largest International Exhibition and Conference on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Environmental and Electric Vehicle Technology The Regional Business Platform and meeting point for the entrepreneurs, policy makers from both private and public sectors in related industries. The show will feature solar generating panels, energy storage, wind technology, biomass, biogas,…
– Before the pandemic, medical tourism was a major growth area – Dubai was a world leader among emerging market destinations – Covid-19 travel bans and lockdowns seriously dented growth – Increased emphasis on safety has enabled a gradual re-opening Prior to the outbreak of coronavirus, medical tourism was a significant growth industry in many emerging economies. While the pandemic…
– Super appsexplore inorganic growthoptions – Gojek in talks with e-commerce company Tokopedia over $18bn merger – Grab reported to be preparing for a public listing in the US – Food delivery and financial services increasingly important segments After a year ofexternal expansion and internal reorganisation due to Covid-19, South-east Asia’s super apps appear to…
– Thailand and Malaysia led the region in terms of government stimulus – Key digital solutions were developed in food delivery, education, health care and finance – Despite falling globally, M&A increased in Asia throughout the year – Emerging markets in ASEAN stand to benefit from the supply chain shift away from China Closely linked both geographically and economically to China,…
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was finally signed on Sunday November 15, on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). As well as marking a significant regional milestone, it is hoped that this deal will help its 15signatories recover from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. As OBG outlined in July, the…
The Global Rubber Conference is a proven not-to-be-missed annual gathering for the natural rubber and rubber products industry players to meet, get insights from the industry experts and exchange ideas and strategies to develop sustainable growth. This is an unparalleled platform to be connected, expand market reach and establish relationship for potential collaboration, at the same time be updated…
The pandemic and its related economic effects prompted a slowdown in initial public offerings (IPOs) in South-east Asia, as it did globally. However, there are indications that the region is set to see listing activity bounce back in the coming months. The onset of Covid-19 gave rise to a dramatic, worldwide decline in IPOs, with April and May registering a 48% decrease in volume and a 67% drop…
Horti ASIA ‒ the region's largest trade exhibition for horticultural and floricultural production and processing technology in Asia showcasing the latest innovation of horticultural production to serve the significant growers' challenges in the next decade mainly due to the increasing labor shortage, more competition, and therefore, the requirement to reduce production costs. Click here…
AGRITECHNICA ASIA – the Asia’s largest trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment, is once again ready to be the only specialized exhibition focusing on Asia’s medium and large-scale farmers from across the region. It emphasizes agricultural engineering solutions that serve the challenges and being important to the development of agriculture in the Asian markets. For more information,…
