The second-largest economy in ASEAN after Indonesia, Thailand has developed a positive international reputation on the back of its pro-investment policies and well-developed infrastructure, standing as one of the most liberalised and business-friendly markets in the region.
Malaysian retailers are looking to overcome the effects of a weaker ringgit and the introduction of a goods and services tax (GST) last year in the hopes of stronger sales in 2016.
Articles & Analysis | Economic growth attracts international retailers to the Philippines from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Operating in lockstep with the economy as a whole, the retail sector continues to exhibit consistent growth, fuelled by overall GDP expansion averaging 6.7% annually between 2012 and 2014, and coupled with low inflation rates and steady population growth. The increasingly affluent and relatively youthful population is providing an increasingly...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Winston Co, President, Emperador Distillers: Interview from The Report: The Philippines 2016
What are some of the key characteristics of the domestic spirits market, and how are current consumption dynamics changing?
Articles & Analysis | The Philippines develops legislative framework to access mineral wealth from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Situated upon a belt of volcanic activity, the archipelagic nation of the Philippines is the fortunate beneficiary of millions of years of violent volcanism and tectonic plate convergence that have left behind a fortune in mineral wealth just beneath the surface. These riches form the foundation of the country’s mining industry, attracting...
Articles & Analysis | The Philippines unveils long-term investment plan for armed forces from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Fuelled by rapid economic expansion and industrialisation, regional competitors across Asia are becoming increasingly active in making territorial claims in what is now a high-stakes competition to secure increasingly scarce strategic resources. Territorial disputes have intensified in recent years, as numerous countries vie for control over...