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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

Faced with the rising costs of labour, materials and land in Chinese cities, companies are increasingly sourcing from other Asian countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Beneficiaries include ASEAN mainland cities like Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. A “China + 1″ Strategy.

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Autonomous Vehicles: The Empty Re-positioning Challenge

Venture Chronicles

I also don’t think people realize how much the cost of maintenance and depreciation is per road mile, therefore the economic proposition of car sharing may not be a good deal for everyone. billion of investment each year, have proven to not increase carpooling and remain underutilized (LAO report link), toll roads have gained favor.

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