Economy & Trade

Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies

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Malaysia ranks second among ASEAN economies in the 2026 Asia Manufacturing Index, which compares manufacturing-related indicators across 11 Asian countries.

Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Logistics and Port Connectivity in Indonesia

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Indonesia’s logistics and port connectivity are assessed in terms of hub capacity, reliability, last-mile delivery constraints, and ASEAN positioning.

Strategic Manufacturing Site Selection: Northern vs. Southern Vietnam

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Vietnam’s north–south manufacturing divide explained through logistics, labor, risk, and irreversibility to support site selection decisions.

Evaluating Indonesia’s Middle-Class Growth Using Business Intelligence

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Analyze Indonesia’s middle-class growth using business intelligence to identify where consumer demand is real, concentrated, and investable.

Comparing Malaysia’s Tax and Incentive Regimes Using Business Intelligence

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An investor-focused assessment of Malaysia’s tax and incentive regimes, examining how incentives perform across sectors and locations.

Singapore vs Hong Kong vs Dubai: Regional HQ Trade-Offs for Investors

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Compares how Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai differ as regional HQs, focusing on control, tax structure, and operational limits.

Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones: A Structural Shift for Foreign Investors

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Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones reflect a structural shift in policy, incentives, and infrastructure shaping foreign investment decisions.

An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.

Using BI to Benchmark Consumer Markets in ASEAN with a Focus on Indonesia

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A BI-led framework for benchmarking ASEAN consumer markets and understanding Indonesia’s true demand depth.

How Business Intelligence Prevents Partnership Disputes in Malaysian Joint Ventures

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Explore how business intelligence helps foreign investors prevent partnership disputes in Malaysian joint ventures shaped by family control.

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