After enjoying years of exponential growth, South-east Asia’s super apps have been forced to reassess their business models as a result of Covid-19, with many refocusing their priorities as they plan for the post-pandemic world.
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Economic update | Covid-19 and RCEP: make or break?
13 Jul 2020
At the start of 2020, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – potentially the world’s largest free trade deal – seemed on track to be signed by the end of the year. However, the coronavirus pandemic has slowed that process, raising some questions about when the agreement will be formalised.
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on business investment. However, while the volume of investments has plunged worldwide, there are hints that South-east Asia could see new mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in specific sectors.
Economic view | Kanit Sangsubhan, Secretary-General, Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office of Thailand
30 Jun 2020
What impact has the global Covid-19 pandemic had on infrastructure development in the EEC?
Economic update | How is the Covid-19 pandemic impacting Thailand’s medical hub ambitions?
6 May 2020
As Thailand begins to gradually ease coronavirus-related restrictions, the government is looking to cement the country’s position as an advanced medical hub in Asia.