Investing in Thailand through troubles

Investing in Thailand through political instability

In this video Caglar Somek, Partner at Caravel Fund International, explains why he feels that Thailand remains an interesting investment opportunity despite recent troubles. He also presents why Thailand should see a positive economic and financial outcome to the recent coup. 

Electric transport in the Philippines

Electric revolution of transport in the Philippines

The Philippines is revolutionizing its public transports, gradually implementing the use of electric vehicles in order to reduce pollution. The replacement of iconic “Jeepneys” and motorized tricycles aims at helping to clean the atmosphere for the Filipinos and fostering the development of new industries.

Vietnam economy and finance outlook

Financial and economic outlook in Vietnam

Despite recent clashes with China that made the headlines in the media, some very positive economic and financial factors have attracted a lot of capital in Vietnam. In this Bloomberg video, Rishaad Salamat asks Don Lam of Vinacapital about the fundamentals and outlook for the Vietnamese economy.

Korea-Vietnam economic relations

Korea-Vietnam economic ties

In-depth presentation of Korean investments, trade and economic ties with Vietnam. This video by Arirang News, took place as the economic cooperation between the 2 countries was reinforced during a summit in September 2013.

Jim Rogers on Singapore as a financial capital of Asia

Why Singapore will be the financial center of SE Asia

International investor Jim Rogers explains to the Wall Street Journal the advantages of Singapore as a financial center in Asia in a comparison with Hong Kong, before detailing why the economic growth of China will also benefit to its South-East Asian neighbors.

DoingBusiness.org - Measuring Business Regulation

DoingBusiness.org: business regulation database

The International Finance Corporation and the World Bank have teamed together to build a useful website for all Small and Medium Enterprises that gathers and provides information on economic data, laws and regulations for almost all countries of the world and covers most important topics to start and manage a business.

Malaysia achieving high-income status by 2020

Malaysia to become a high-income country by 2020

Malaysia is well on track with its economic plan to reach the objective of becoming a high-income country by 2020. With ambitious goals, the country is expected to achieve its new status and increase recognition from other regional and global economic powers. Doing so, it will also become an economic powerhouse in Southeast Asia.

Untold financial habits in Vietnam

Untold financial habits in Vietnam

This video on the uses and habits of personal and corporate finance in Vietnam presents very insightful and sometimes obscure practices of Vietnamese companies and people. Tackling long-term economic and financial outlooks in Vietnam from different angles, several inside investors enlighten us with very sharp reflections and experiences.