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Five Key Opportunities for Banks to Support Chinese Companies’ Overseas Expansion
26 Sep 25By leveraging fintechs, banks can aid the success of Chinese companies expanding globally. Firms face complex financial, regulatory and operational challenges abroad, and banks can provide strategic support.
David Zhang
Chinese Electric Vehicle Battery Giants Accelerate Southeast Asia Expansion
15 Sep 25Over 2024-2025, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers have launched a wave of expansion into Southeast Asia. Leading the charge is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, the world’s largest battery maker.
David Zhang
Southeast Asia Holds Growth Potential for Chinese Food Firms
29 Aug 25Chinese companies have historically struggled to secure a strong position in the Southeast Asian packaged food market due to preference for local brands, and past food safety scandals in China. The dominance of established local conglomerates poses an added challenge for foreign brands. Despite these challenges, Chinese companies have been able to grow their presence.
Emil Fazira
Global Shifts, Local Wins: Competing in the Personal Accessories Market in 2025
18 Aug 25The personal accessories industry has long been led by Western European luxury houses, but Asia-based companies are rapidly gaining ground, and are poised to drive growth over the next five years. Meanwhile, the US – the second largest market after China – is facing tariff pressures that could ripple across the global landscape. As market dynamics shift, balancing global scale with local relevance is becoming increasingly critical for sustained success.
Jitong Li
Five Emerging Trends Shaping Asia Pacific’s Stablecoin Market
15 Aug 25Stablecoins are becoming significant to global payment development. Asia Pacific is rapidly catching up, with governments, fintechs and financial institutions embracing stablecoins to modernise payments, enhance financial inclusion and compete globally. This article explores five emerging trends driving stablecoin development across the region.
David Zhang
Three Value Strategies to Drive Growth of Snacking in Asia
11 Aug 25Following a challenging period, Asia Pacific’s snacks market returned to growth in 2024, reaching USD160 billion — and that momentum is only just beginning. First, brands are adjusting to rising input costs. Second, they are innovating to changing purchasing habits. And third, they are adapting to shifting channel trends.
Emil Fazira