Monthly Archives: March 2015

Thai firms using M&A route to enter Vietnam

Posted on March 31, 2015 by thomasdinnocenzi

A growing number of Thai companies are moving into Vietnam through mergers and acquisitions (M&As), taking advantage of that country’s close proximity and cultural compatibility, says HSBC. Tan Siew Meng, chief executive officer of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s … Continue reading →

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Indonesia gets $74b business commitments

Posted on March 30, 2015 by thomasdinnocenzi

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has brought back business commitments worth a total of US$74.34 billion in various planned projects and investments from his weeklong state visits to Japan and China through Saturday, a senior government official said. Upon arrival … Continue reading →

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China to boost ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy

Posted on March 27, 2015 by thomasdinnocenzi

China’s State Council pledged Wednesday to boost the implementation of the “Made in China 2025” strategy, which will upgrade the manufacturing sector. Accelerated industrialization is supported by the manufacturing sector, according to a statement released after an executive meeting of … Continue reading →

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Canada to open first renminbi trading hub in the Americas

Posted on March 26, 2015 by thomasdinnocenzi

Ontario is launching the Americas’ first trading hub for the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB), which will enable businesses across Canada to convert Canadian dollars directly into Chinese currency. The new hub is meant to reduce costs for businesses and boost … Continue reading →

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