VinFast leads EV brands in ASEAN as gas-powered car sales stutter

VinFast leads EV brands in ASEAN as gas-powered car sales stutter

Japan giants cede road to Chinese makers, but Vietnamese brand leads from home

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Indonesia's geothermal push buoyed by Sumitomo-backed expansion plan

Indonesia's geothermal push buoyed by Sumitomo-backed expansion plan

Jakarta aims to triple nation's capacity with eye on energy self-sufficiency

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Chinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers' dominance in Indonesia

Chinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers' dominance in Indonesia

Government efforts to build industry prompt entry by Chinese carmakers

<https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Electric-vehicles/Chinese-EVs-chip-away-at-Japan-automakers-dominance-in-Indonesia2>

Moving forward together toward Golden Indonesia 2045

Moving forward together toward Golden Indonesia 2045

Japan promotes cooperation on not only infrastructure but also improvements in living standards, environmental measures, reduction in disparities and human resource development.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/07/15/moving-forward-together-toward-golden-indonesia-2045.html>

In Indonesia and India, labor-starved Japanese hotels scout talent

In Indonesia and India, labor-starved Japanese hotels scout talent

Job fairs also planned in Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal as tourism booms

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Walking around Cafes in Indonesia(3)

Introduction of Indonesian Cafes

In doing so, I've introduced 20 impressive cafes in Indonesia to COFFEE SPACE. 10 most memorable places out of the 20 were finally came on my e-book, 'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia'. Cafes in Jakarta, center of the nation's politics and economy, and cafes in Surabaya and Bandung, respectively 2nd and 3rd biggest city of Indonesia are included. Cafes in Bali, world-famous holiday island, and in Tokyo, Japan are touched upon as well. 

'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia' is based upon the coffee lover's honest passion for Indonesia. Sincerely hope my book could turn out handy to guide potential readers to the new world of Indonesian coffee.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(9)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

For instance, Japan has been striving to enhance its clout on the AEC by devoting itself to heavy investment on the infrastructure and key industries. Korean business people navigating new growth engines have unanimously pointed out that Japanese business presence is dominant in the region. 

Moreover, China is speeding up recently by utilizing its extensive networks across the region. China has maintained robust retail and wholesale channels in most part of the ASEAN since around the 16~17th century when the Western forces first embarked on their rush to Southeast Asia.

 

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(11)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don't sit idle as well. 

Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

 

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(10)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

South Korean business people navigating new growth chances have unanimously pointed out that Japanese business presence is dominant in the region. Moreover, China is speeding up recently by utilizing its extensive networks across the region. 

China has maintained robust retail and wholesale channels in most part of the ASEAN since around the 16~17th century when the Western forces first embarked on their rush to Southeast Asia. Unlike competitors heading forward, South Korea is often regarded encountered with shabby circumstance.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(11)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don’t sit idle as well.

Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(10)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

South Korean business people navigating new growth chances have unanimously pointed out that Japanese business presence is dominant in the region. Moreover, China is speeding up recently by utilizing its extensive networks across the region. 

China has maintained robust retail and wholesale channels in most part of the ASEAN since around the 16~17th century when the Western forces first embarked on their rush to Southeast Asia. Unlike competitors heading forward, South Korea is often regarded encountered with shabby circumstance. 

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(11)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don't sit idle as well. 

Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(10)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

South Korean business people navigating new growth chances have unanimously pointed out that Japanese business presence is dominant in the region. Moreover, China is speeding up recently by utilizing its extensive networks across the region. 

China has maintained robust retail and wholesale channels in most part of the ASEAN since around the 16~17th century when the Western forces first embarked on their rush to Southeast Asia. Unlike competitors heading forward, South Korea is often regarded encountered with shabby circumstance. 

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(9)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

In doing so, physical barriers will be torn down and regional exchanges and trades will be fairly accelerated. This will also gear up the possibility of the realization of the AEC overcoming the concern that the AEC blueprint 2025 may remain a mere declaratory gesture. 

As a matter of fact, a global war without guns has been underway to attract the ASEAN actively stretching itself to the world. For instance, Japan has been striving to enhance its clout on the AEC by devoting itself to investment on the infrastructure and key industries.

 

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(12)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don’t sit idle as well. 

Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(10)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

In doing so, physical barriers will be torn down and regional exchanges and trades will be fairly accelerated. This will also gear up the possibility of the realization of the AEC overcoming the concern that the AEC blueprint 2025 may remain a mere declaratory gesture. 

As a matter of fact, a global war without guns has been underway to attract the ASEAN actively stretching itself to the world. For instance, Japan has been striving to enhance its clout on the AEC by devoting itself to investment on the infrastructure and key industries.

Walking around Cafes in Indonesia(4)

Introduction of Indonesian Cafes 

Cafes in Jakarta, center of the nation's politics and economy, and cafes in Surabaya and Bandung, respectively 2nd and 3rd biggest city of Indonesia are included. Cafes in Bali, world-famous holiday island, and in Tokyo, Japan are touched upon as well. 

'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia' is based upon the coffee lover's honest passion for Indonesia. Sincerely hope my book could turn out handy to guide potential readers to the new world of Indonesian coffee.

Establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(10)

Establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Unlike competitors heading forward, South Korea is often regarded encountered with shabby circumstance. Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don't sit idle as well. 

Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

Establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(9)

Establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

For instance, Japan has been striving to enhance its clout on the AEC by devoting itself to investment on the infrastructure and key industries. South Korean business people navigating new growth chances have unanimously pointed out that Japanese business presence is dominant in the region. 

Moreover, China is speeding up recently by utilizing its extensive networks across the region. China has maintained robust retail and wholesale channels in most part of the ASEAN since around the 16~17th century when the Western forces first embarked on their rush to Southeast Asia.

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(9)

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

China has maintained robust retail and wholesale channels in most part of the ASEAN since around the 16~17th century when the Western forces first embarked on their rush to Southeast Asia. Unlike competitors heading forward, South Korea is often regarded encountered with shabby circumstance. Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. 

Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don’t sit idle as well. Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.