Vietnam – Information and Communications Technology
Vietnam Drives Forward the Interconnection of Production
Vietnam has Industry 4.0 fever. The government is forcing the digitization of the manufacturing industry. The demand for imported machinery and sensors increases.
Published: 11 June 2019
Indonesia – Electric Power & Renewables 2019
Power Plant Construction in Indonesia Suffers From Unclear Regulation
Indonesia wants to involve the private sector more closely in the building of conventional power plants. South Korean and Japanese companies often act as main contractors.
Published: 21 May 2019
Vietnam – Electric Power & Renewables 2019
Vietnam's Solar Energy is Developing Ahead of Expectations
With the introduction of a feed-in tariff for solar energy in 2017, a run on solar projects has begun in Vietnam. By June 2019 solar power capacity will reach 1.5 to 2 GW.
Published: 21 April 2019
Sri Lanka – Electric Power & Renewables
Sri Lanka Could Rely More on Renewable Energies in the Long Term
Sri Lanka enjoys ideal conditions for producing solar and wind energy. However, expansion projects are progressing rather slowly, though this may change in the near future.
Published: 08 April 2019
Indonesia – Infrastructure & Transportation
Indonesia Seeks Private Investors to Improve Infrastructure
As part of an infrastructure initiative, Indonesia is expanding its still-rudimentary highway network. Regarding railways, prestige projects are being launched, such as the country’s first high-speed train.
Published: 08 April 2019
China – Textiles
China's Textile and Clothing Industry is Affected by US-Tariffs
China’s textile and clothing industry is being modernized. High-quality textile machines are in demand; however, some of the investments are being postponed due to the trade dispute with the USA.
Published: 14 March 2019
India – Electric Power & Renewables 2019
Wind Power in India is Gaining Traction
After a slump, India’s wind power market is experiencing a new upswing. However, growth will also require eliminating bottlenecks in the transmission grid and building up storage capacities.
Published: 01 March 2019
Vietnam – Chemical Industry 2019
Vietnam's Chemical Industry Suffers from Slow Refinery Expansion
State enterprises such as Vinachem and PetroVietnam dominate this sector. However, Vietnam’s chemical industry is unable to meet domestic demand for chemicals, and imports are closing the gap.
Published: 11 February 2019
Taiwan – Medical Devices
High Demand for Medical Devices in Taiwan
In medical technology, Taiwan intends to enter the development and production fields more strongly. Meanwhile, imports are increasing at a double-digit rate to almost US$ 2 billion per year.
Published: 27 January 2019
Indonesia – Construction & Materials
Indonesia's Cement Sector Suffers from Overcapacity
Industry giant Semen Indonesia is acquiring 81 percent of its competitor Holcim, which belongs to Swiss group LaFargeHolcim. With the acquisition, Semen Indonesia increases its market share to 50 percent.
Published: 21 January 2019