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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) includes
Brunei | Cambodia | Indonesia | Laos | Malaysia | Myanmar |
Philippines | Singapore | Thailand | Vietnam
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The Business Outlook for
the U.S. in ASEAN?
Its Looking Bright.
U.S. executives are optimistic about
business prospects in Southeast Asia.
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A poll of 588 executives
representing U.S. companies
operating in all ten ASEAN countries
are optimistic about business prospects.
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A LOOK AT BRUNEI:
A majority (75%) of respondents
report its stable government
and political system as
major strengths of the country.
Yet half of respondents cite the
lack of availability of trained
personnel as a challenge.
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More than 60% of
respondents anticipate a
proft increase in 2014 and
88% expect an increase in
2015. However, 79% of
respondents cite corruption
as a major concern.
A LOOK AT CAMBODIA:
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Over 60% of respondents
anticipate a proft increase
in 2014 and 86% expect an
increase in 2015. Yet almost
as many (82%) respondents
cite corruption as a major
concern.
A LOOK AT INDONESIA:
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Three quarters of respondents
report plans to expand in Laos
in 2015, and 69% plan to
increase their workforce.
However, 100% of respondents
report corruption and the lack
of availability of trained
personnel as major concerns.
A LOOK AT LAOS:
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Respondents reported a decrease
in satisfaction across 16 business
environment factors, often by
double digits, for Malaysia from
2009 to 2014. Corruption and
personal security were reported
as particular challenges.
A LOOK AT MALAYSIA:
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Executives noted signifcant
challenges with housing costs,
infrastructure, and availability
of trained personnel. Despite
these continued challenges,
77% expect to increase their
workforce in Myanmar.
A LOOK AT MYANMAR:
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The Philippines has made
signifcant reforms to improve the
business environment with
noticeable results. Roughly 40% or
more of executives reported
satisfaction with the governments
new business incentives, the
movement of goods within the
region, and reduction of local
protectionism.
A LOOK AT PHILLIPPINES:
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Respondents indicate higher
satisfaction across polled business
factors for Singapore than any other
ASEAN country including stable
government, lack of corruption,
and infrastructure. Housing costs is
the most frequently cited challenge.
A LOOK AT SINGAPORE:
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A majority of respondents (82%)
anticipate a proft increase in
2015 and 62% report plans for
expansion. However, 80% cite
the lack of stable government
and political system as major
concerns.
A LOOK AT THAILAND:
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Satisfaction with the business
climate remains strong in
Vietnam and was noted as a
particular target for increased
investment. Respondents
noted, however, continued
dissatisfaction with corruption,
laws and regulations, and
infrastructure.
A LOOK AT VIETNAM:
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Find the complete
2015 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey
results at
www.uschamber.com/southeast-asia.
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