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Why Apple is Looking to Vietnam to reduce its reliance on China

Currently, more than 90 percent of Apple devices, such as iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, are made in China. Experts suggest that Apple’s heavy dependence on China brings potential risks, especially when the US-China trade war shows no signs of de-escalating.
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What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?

This article answers key questions around the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), implications for member countries, and whether it will be able to counter China’s economic dominance in the Indo-Pacific region.
Southeast Asian countries are realising the importance of high-skilled immigration

Top 50 APAC firms report 21% growth in 2021 aggregate revenue

An analysis of GlobalData’s Company Reports Database reveals that seven companies out of the top 50 reported an increase of over 40% in their revenue and three companies reported a decline of more than 3%. The list included 28 companies from China, all of which, registered year-on-year growth.
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Asia’s Economies Face Weakening Growth amid Rising Inflation Pressures

Economic growth in Asia and the Pacific is projected to decelerate to 4.2 percent this year, 0.7 percentage points less than forecasted in April and slower than the 6.5 percent growth in 2021.
  • IMF
  • August 1, 2022
Export growth better-than-expected in December 2020. However, amid the second wave of COVID-19 infections, exports could fall below previously forecasted levels in 2021.

Asia-Pacific: Companies face rising credit risks despite shorter payment delays

Coface’s 2022 Asia Corporate Payment Survey, conducted between November 2021 and February 2022, provides insights into the evolution of payment behaviour and credit management practices of about 2,800 companies across the Asia Pacific region during another pandemic year.
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Thailand’s durian producers chase sweet smell of success

While durian’s flavor and creamy texture has made it very popular throughout Southeast Asia and China, its strong odor also has gained it many detractors, and many hotels in Thailand ban durians because of its notorious smell.