Overview The largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has charted impressive economic growth since overcoming the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s. The country’s GDP per capita has steadily risen, from $857 in the year 2000 to $3,603 in 2016. Today, Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous nation, the world’s 10th largest economy […]
Overview Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has successfully diversified its economy from one that was initially agriculture and commodity-based, to one that now plays host to robust manufacturing and services sectors. This has propelled it to become a leading exporter of electrical appliances, electronic parts and components. Malaysia is one of the most open economies […]
Digital transformation is crucial to every business from small to fully mature corporate behemoths. That message has become abundantly clear through any business seminar, article, and study on how businesses can stay competitive amid the increasing role digital technologies play in our lives. According to IDC (International Data Corporation), by the end of 2017, two-thirds of the […]
As consumers have increasingly seek to match their investments with their morals, values, and religious beliefs, sustainable, responsible, and impact investing has surged in popularity. In 2016 alone, more than $8.7 trillion were invested in socially responsible funds that use a variety of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics in selecting a portfolio that operates […]
One of the biggest challenges for any small business is getting financing to expand and grow into the future. Raising money from venture capital firms, or angel investor groups, or through debt financing all come with their own unique challenges that often leave small businesses struggling to fill the gap. Crowdfunding has increasingly filled in […]
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According to a recent IMF report published in May of this year, growth for the Asia Pacific region is slated to continue to be a global leader. The IMF projects that average growth in the region will reach 5.5% for 2017 and 5.4% for 2018. This is due to the continuation of several strong trends […]
