Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(7)

Comparative Study on the Perception and Response of Singapore and Indonesia

My argument will move on to potential benefits and drawbacks the two countries may enjoy or suffer by performing SWOT analysis . In the final section, results of comparative examination on the impacts of the AEC on Singapore and Indonesia will be demonstrated. 

This study will be concluded with brief suggestions especially for the governments of the two countries in hopes of stalwart execution of the AEC in the near future.

 

Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(7)

Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia

In the final section, results of comparative examination on the impacts of the AEC on Singapore and Indonesia will be demonstrated. This study will be concluded with brief suggestions especially for the governments of the two countries in hopes of stalwart execution of the AEC in the near future. 

As widely known, the ASEAN consists of 10 member states. 5 countries including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam are located in the continental ASEAN. Remaining 5 countries, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines are positioned in the maritime area.

Japan's move to protect geographical brands(4)

Japan’s move to protect geographical brands in China and its implication to Korea


It is mainly because Japan’s exports of brand farm products could be adversely affected if Japanese geographical product and brand names are registered as Chinese trademarks. 

So far a total of 9 Japanese prefectures, Aomori Prefecture(靑森県), Hokkaido Prefecture(北海県), Yamanashi Prefecture(山梨県), Shiga Prefecture(滋賀県), Wakayama Prefecture(和歌山県), Fukuoka Prefecture(福岡県), Saga Prefecture(佐賀県), Nagasaki Prefecture(長崎県) and Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県) have successfully taken actions to register their trademarks in China.

Though failing to react in advance, Japanese central and local governments have responded in a proper way. They did take relevant steps after disputes over misuse of Japanese geographical brands in China were reported. They actively applied for trademarks in China and introduced guidelines domestically to protect geographical brands from further damage. 

Such a move means a lot to Korean government as similar conflicts are expected to be wired between Korea and China in the near future. The concept of my project is born in this sense with special emphasis on timely and untouched research.