SVB –State of the Markets H1 – Silicon Valley Bank share their economic outlook for first half of 2024 – Feb 2024
Two years into the most significant contraction of the innovation economy since the dot-com bubble, and signs of normalization —...
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Vietnam and Thailand lead trade growth as Asia resists economic downturn – Feb 2024
We have seen some encouraging end of 2023 results coming through these past week from Asian economies like Vietnam, Philippines...
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Mutual 30-Day Visa-Exemption Arrangement Between Singapore and The People’s Republic Of China – Feb 2024
30 days Visa Free travel reciprocated between Singapore and China. 🇨🇳 On January 25, representatives of the Government of the...
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PBEC Members actively participated in policy recommendation dialogues and workshops at Horasis 2023 Asia Meeting held in Binh Duong, Vietnam in Dec 2023
The eighth Horasis Asia Meeting took place over 3-4th December in Bình Duong, Vietnam co-hosted by Binh Duong Province and...
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PBEC Member VinaCapital Vietnam Economy Outlook FY – 2024.pdf
After a challenging 2023, all indications are that 2024 should be a stronger year for Vietnam's economy, driven by a...
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China Economics Update: Accelerating credit growth in December supported by solid government bond issuance
China Economics Update Jan 2024Credit growth picked up for the third straight month in Dec, reflecting strong government bond issuance....
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ASEAN economies look robust for positive investor sentiment – Jan 2024
The total nominal GDP of the ten ASEAN nations measured in US dollar terms amounted to USD 3.6 trillion in...
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“World in crisis must leave room for serendipity to right its ship” by David Dodwell
At a time when climate change, pandemic threats and technological changes are compounding the disruptive force of more conventional risks...
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PBEC leadership roundtable held in Hong Kong – Jan 2024
The Pacific Basin Economic Council International Secretariat held a roundtable dialogue luncheon at the Beefbar in Central in January 2024...
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KPMG Forecasts Hong Kong SAR as amongst top 5 busiest IPO venues in 2024
New stock offerings in Hong Kong are expected to generate more than double the amount of funds for companies this...
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PBEC Trade Report May 2024
AUSTRALIA & CHINA TALK TRADE: Trade Minister Farrell and Commerce Minister Wang met virtually on Tuesday where they co-chaired a...
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PBEC Trade Report April 2024
EU PUBLISHES COMPREHENSIVE CHINA REPORT: The EU has published an update of a 2017 report on state-induced distortions in China’s...
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PBEC Trade Report March 2024
AUSTRALIA TO BOOST EXPORT GRANTS: The Government introduced legislation to Parliament this week to streamline and boost the effectiveness of...
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PBEC Trade Report February 2024
TRADE MINISTERS HEAD FOR CRITICAL MEETING: Trade Ministers are jetting to Abu Dhabi for next week’s 13th ministerial conference of...
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PBEC Trade Report January 2024
US TO INVESTIGATE APPAREL COMPETITIVENESS: The US International Trade Commission is to investigate the export competitiveness of apparel industries in...
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