Asean is the next global factory


Tailor-made for partnership: South-East Asia’s unique qualities make the region an attractive place for China to do business.

Lower production costs, reduction of tariffs and competitive prices of raw materials have persuaded Chinese companies to shift production to South-East Asia.

RISING labour costs, among other reasons, have driven Chinese manufacturers to set up operations in South-East Asian countries.

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Tho Xin Yi , columnist , Asean ,

   

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