ABOUT PETRONAS, THE LARGEST CORPORATE ENTITY IN MALAYSIA State-owned multinational oil and gas company Petronas, responsible for the entire oil and gas resources of Malaysia which operates in over a 100 countries, is the largest corporate entity in Malaysia. Other prominent companies include Shell Malaysia, Nestlé Malaysia, Intel Malaysia, Samsung, AirAsia, IBM and Huawei Technologies… Continue reading About Petronas, The Largest Corporate Entity In Malaysia
Malaysia: Top infrastructure & productive workforce Malaysia is among the most developed economies in South East Asia and infrastructure is the hallmark of its development. The country boasts a quality of infrastructure ahead of most ASEAN economies which affords a distinct advantage to investors and companies, offering an excellent springboard for growth. The average income… Continue reading Malaysia: Top Infrastructure & Productive Workforce
Indonesia – Coffee, cloth and citizens in multicultural harmony Indonesia is a melting pot of numerous cultural, ethnic and religious identities. From its population to two of its most well-known exports – batik and coffee – it is a unique picture of unity in diversity. The archipelago of more than 17,000 islands is home to… Continue reading Indonesia – Coffee, Cloth and Citizens in Multicultural Harmony
Challenges to Investors The Indonesian economy is ripe for investment. Unsurprisingly, the variety of opportunities also comes with several challenges and risks. Here are three to keep on your radar. 1) Natural Disasters Indonesia lies along the infamous Ring of Fire volcanic belt, with more than 200 volcanoes located along the islands of Java, Sumatra,… Continue reading Challenges to Investors
Warning! Challenges for foreign players Despite the advantages, several Western companies fail to get a toehold in ASEAN. For all its attractions, many European and American companies who enter ASEAN markets fail. Many of them are unable to make headway in the chaotic markets in Asia. They do not take the right decisions decisions, they are unable… Continue reading Warning! Challenges for Foreign Players
ASEAN regional bloc is business-friendly ASEAN member countries strive to complement each other in supporting investors. ASEAN is committed to an excellent investment climate for businesses. Aside from each countries’ individual initiatives, the region offers an investment framework aimed at enticing investors and helping those doing business in the region. Newer member countries attract more… Continue reading ASEAN Regional Bloc Is Business-Friendly
Welcome to the economic powerhouse ASEAN economies, poised for robust recovery with 6% real GDP in 2021, as per GlobalDataGrowing , confirms that ASEAN has a lot to offer to the global investors. With a population of over 655 million, GDP at US$ 3 trillion and GDP per capita at US$6700 according to TradingNomics’s Quarter 3-2020 data, ASEAN has… Continue reading Welcome to the Economic Powerhouse
An economic community focused on regional integration The ASEAN Economic Community is collectively the 5th largest economy in the world, and the third largest in Asia, and is building stronger networks. The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 was a major milestone in the regional economic integration agenda in ASEAN, offering opportunities in… Continue reading An Economic Community Focused on Regional Integration
Good life for citizens and expats The Singapore government allows companies to bring in foreign professionals through employment passes to plug skills gaps and supply shortages, even while protecting the interests of its citizens. Global companies in the ICT and software sectors, for example – such as Google, Grab and Facebook, which require highly specialised… Continue reading Good Life for Citizens and Expats
The future of People’s Action Party Singapore is a sovereign republic, governed by its Constitution. The system of government is modelled after the British system that separates the executive, legislative and judiciary powers. In the recent general elections, Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) maintained its unbroken grip on power even though its popular support… Continue reading The Future of People’s Action Party
