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Rising demand for data centers and its impact on Southeast Asia-5’s energy landscape

October 17, 2024 | Data localization policies in Southeast Asia-5 countries have increased local data centers by 28% between 2019 and 2023, intensifying electricity competition and challenging business expansion.

US Elections - Economic Policy Signals from VP Harris

October 10, 2024 | Vice President Kamala Harris released her economic plan. The bulk of her investments are poised to impact services with a smaller investment in modernization of traditional industries alongside advanced industries.

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: business impacts and outlook under CBAM

October 3, 2024 | The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) aims to eliminate 99% of tariffs by 2030, increasing EU's access to Vietnam’s market. However, the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) may challenge the EVFTA's effectiveness by increasing export costs.

Another View of China’s Deep Involvement in Global Supply Chains

September 12, 2024 | Rhetoric on derisking trade from China is growing due to geopolitical tensions, but strong trade complementarity remains, highlighting China's crucial role in global supply chains.