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  March 21, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Banking Sector Reforms in Myanmar

  Myanmar recently permitted export-financing services by seven of 13 foreign banks operating in the country. In this article, we provide insight into Myanmar’s banking reforms and investment opportunities in the sector.
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  August 11, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Southern Economic Corridor: Boosting Trade and Investment in Cambodia

  Stretching from Myanmar to Vietnam, the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) aims to further integrate the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In this article, we look at the improved connectivity brought on by the SEC and how it is boosting trade and investment in Cambodia.
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  March 17, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Industry Spotlight: Thailand’s Automotive Industry

  Established over 50 years ago, Thailand’s automotive sector has developed into the biggest automotive hub in Southeast Asia. In our latest industry spotlight, we highlight recent regulations in the sector and explore why R&D will be required to sustain competitiveness.
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  February 13, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Getting a Grip on Malaysia’s Rubber Glove Industry

  About 133.6 billion pieces of rubber gloves – 63 percent of the world total – came from Malaysia in 2016, as the Southeast Asian nation has carved a niche in the industry. Exports were worth an estimated RM 14.3 billion, continuing the country’s streak as the world leader in rubber glove production for over two decades running.
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  January 3, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Hungry for More: A Taste of ASEAN’s Foodservice Industry

  In 2015, Southeast Asia’s restaurant sales totaled more than US$100 billion, a market size equivalent to that of India or Brazil. ASEAN has accordingly been identified as one of the four key target regions for international expansion in the consumer foodservice industry for 2017.
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  December 16, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  An Introduction to e-Commerce in Malaysia

  Growth in Malaysia’s e-commerce market is projected to increase from 10.8 percent in 2016 to 20.8 percent in 2020 on the back of strong government support. As Malaysia approaches high income status, opportunities are rife for foreign investors looking to enter the rapidly digitizing country.
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  September 16, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Industry Spotlight: Identifying Opportunities in ASEAN Real Estate

  ASEAN’s real estate market has become one of the region’s most promising investment opportunities as increased growth and supporting demographics facilitate demand. Learn more about three of the region’s most promising opportunities for investment.
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  August 8, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Cascade Asia Upbeat on Renewed Opportunities in Indonesian Manufacturing

  Read and download expert analysis from Cascade Asia Advisors’ latest publication, Manufacturing in Indonesia: new options, opportunities and challenges.
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  July 19, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  ASEAN’s Sharing Economy: Understanding Opportunities and Navigating Regulations

  ASEAN’s sharing economy is growing rapidly and offers a multitude of opportunities for foreign investment. However, as many related services are the first of their kind, regulators within the region have been hard pressed to find the correct regulatory balance.
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  June 3, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Setting Sail in the Sea of Java: An Introduction to Indonesian Aquaculture

  As the world’s largest archipelago, Indonesia is among one of the largest producers of aquaculture. In 2001, national aquaculture output ranked fourth globally and has since increased its export value to US $4 billion. Read more for an in depth look at investment opportunities and ways to optimize market entry.