Vietnam Salary Guide 2016 [report]

For companies looking for staff or professionals planning their next career move, being well informed on the salaries compensating a particular skill set and experience is critical. To this end, here are details on salaries rewarding several jobs positions in various sectors of the Vietnamese jobs market.

Invest in ASEAN

Guide to investing in ASEAN [reports]

ASEAN attracts a lot of attention from businesses and investors thanks to its high level of economic growth and a widening middle class. With the unfolding of the ASEAN Economic Community they will reap more and more benefits as the deepening regional integration eases business practices and creates new opportunities

E-commerce in Southeast Asia

Overview of e-commerce in Southeast Asia [market analysis]

With the world’s third-largest population and a comparatively low, but growing, Internet connectivity, Southeast Asia is an upcoming market of interest for e-commerce. Still in its infancy, the ASEAN e-commerce market presents many growth opportunities for businesses ready to face its challenges.

Indonesia's economy overview

Indonesia’s economy overview [reports]

Indonesia has been one of the fastest growing economies of Southeast Asia for several years, and so it remains in 2015. Other positive results in poverty reduction, governance and abundant natural resources compensate certain negative aspects in Indonesia and challenges to apprehend in several key sectors.

Doing business in Myanmar

Guide to doing business in Myanmar

Myanmar is the new frontier for business in Southeast Asia. A large and populated country just opening its doors to foreign companies and investors, Myanmar is rich with opportunities in many sectors. However, Myanmar also presents several technical and legal challenges to be managed and overcome by new comers.

AEC business report May 2014

Benefits of the ASEAN Economic Community – AEC

Implemented on 31 December 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community proposes to consolidate the economic integration of the region. This review summarizes the state of the ASEAN integration, how it will benefit the private sector to do business in the region and the progress of each country towards this ambitious goal.

Vietnam startup scene

Vietnam startup ecosystem [list-tips]

With a young population showing a highly entrepreneurial spirit, Vietnam is home to a growing startup ecosystem. Well-versed in programming and hungry for success in the growing Vietnamese middle-class, a new generation leads Vietnam to become a regional hot spot for tech entrepreneurship.

Big Data in Malaysia

Overview of Big Data in Malaysia

With the development of technologies and the collection of more and more data on consumers, processes or markets, using this Big Data attracts the interests of an ever growing number of businesses in Malaysia. Yet a lot remains to be done to properly define the goals and processes, to hire or train the right people.

Indonesia hospitality and social media integration

Online integration for hospitality in Indonesia

Indonesia is receiving a steadily increasing stream of visitors, but it is still lagging behind regional competitors in terms of number of tourists. To gain visibility on Internet, attract more visitors in individual hotels and for the Indonesian hospitality sector as a whole, it is critical to take advantage of technology and social media.

Venture Capital in Southeast Asia

Venture Capital in Southeast Asia

The Venture Capital industry is in its infancy in Southeast Asia. Yet, with a large and fast-growing Internet users base and quickly evolving business practices, the door is now open for a whole range of local startups to grow and conquer the region. This unique context now presents an interesting opportunity for Venture Capitalists.