Asia Pacific Industry Reports

Often referred to as "the kitchen of the world", Thailand has gained this recognition due to its prominent role as a global food exporter, and its rich culinary heritage and diverse cuisine. The food and beverage industry is a key sector for the Thai ...

Designed to resolve some legal and regulatory uncertainties, the new Electricity Law of 2024 (Law Number 61/2024/QH15) and Decision 768/QD-TTg build upon the renewable energy capacity developments that have been made since 2017. The conclusion of ...

Vietnam's transportation sector incorporates the complete spectrum of transportation modes, such as aviation, coastal, sea and inland waterway shipping, road and rail transport, but road transport is used to move the majority of both passengers and ...

The automobile industry is one of the most important pillars of the Indian economy, accounting for over 40% of the country's manufacturing output and contributing around 6 to 7% to GDP, while providing employment to more than 30 million people both ...

China's healthcare system is hospital-centric, and most inpatient and outpatient care in the country is delivered by public hospitals and basic medical institutions. However, due to growing demand for specialised healthcare and high-quality medical ...

China's telecommunications sector is relatively concentrated, with a few large state-owned enterprises. However, the government has also introduced new measures to allow more market participants in the sector to boost investment in emerging areas ...

Numerous policy developments occurred during the six-month period from March to September 2025, which could have a far-reaching impact on the food and beverage sector. The government initiated a long-awaited reform of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) ...

The 2025 monsoon season in India was unseasonably early, resulting in abundant rainfall across the country, which in turn increased overall agricultural production. The favourable monsoon conditions contributed to wheat and rice harvests reaching ...

The textile and garments sector has been substantially affected by geopolitical developments in recent months. In August 2025, the United States government implemented tariffs on Indian exports at a rate of 25%, higher than those of many of India's ...

In recent years, the admission criteria for foreign banks have been gradually loosened. In 2018, China relaxed the rules on the operation of foreign banks, allowing them to set up branches and subsidiaries. In January 2024, the National Financial ...