Pinglu Canal Opens New Trade Gateway for ASEAN Businesses While Raising Concerns Over Intensifying Competition

Pinglu Canal Opens New Trade Gateway for ASEAN Businesses While Raising Concerns Over Intensifying Competition

The opening of China’s Pinglu Canal is creating new opportunities for ASEAN businesses seeking faster access to China’s vast inland consumer market, while also raising concerns that improved connectivity could accelerate the flow of competitively priced Chinese goods into Southeast Asia. The 134.2-kilometre waterway, which officially opened to navigation on Read more…

ASEAN Retains Top Position for Economic Opportunities as European Businesses Deepen Regional Expansion

ASEAN Retains Top Position for Economic Opportunities as European Businesses Deepen Regional Expansion

ASEAN continues to stand out as the preferred region for long-term economic opportunities among European businesses, with companies showing stronger expectations for trade, investment and regional expansion despite persistent uncertainty surrounding tariffs and global supply chains. According to the 12th EU-ASEAN Business Sentiment Survey 2026 by the EU-ASEAN Business Council Read more…