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Economic Development Global Trade Vietnam

Samsung to begin making semiconductor parts in Vietnam in 2023

There’s been MAJOR news over the past month on global semiconductor production. Announcements by Samsung Electronics on multi-decade investments in the U.S. as well as their intent to shift production of component parts to Vietnam from China next year signal a big repositioning in chip manufacturing to better meet demand.

GDV Communications TeamAugust 10, 2022

ASEAN Economic Growth Global Trade Public Policy

RCEP Will Drive ASEAN Economic Recovery

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) goes into effect on January 1, 2022, and will serve as an economic growth engine for the entire ASEAN region through freer trade and a massive reduction in tariffs.

GDV Communications TeamDecember 21, 2021

ESG Human Rights Venture Capital

Reimagining investment: Human rights in venture capital

Are venture builders failing to address and manage international human rights risks as part of their portfolio company due diligence?

GDV Communications TeamOctober 28, 2021

Liquidity Private Equity Taxes Venture Capital

Study Shows Significant New Taxes on Carried Interest Damages Economic Opportunity

A new study on taxing carried interest at ordinary income rates at U.S.-based venture firms will hinder the launch of new funds, especially in areas with less mature startup ecosystems according to the National Venture Capital Association.

GDV Communications TeamOctober 17, 2021

ASEAN Diplomacy Global Trade

China and ASEAN push for timely RCEP start as Jan. 1 looms

The economic importance of the RCEP is massive for Southeast Asia as a region and stands to add $500 billion annually to global trade within a decade.

GDV Communications TeamSeptember 20, 2021

ASEAN Liquidity Secondary Markets

Startup secondaries market heats up, prompting Forge to seek own listing

The secondary market in Southeast Asia will no doubt continue to heat up, and it will be interesting to see which of the emergent marketplaces will rise to the top.

GDV Communications TeamSeptember 14, 2021

Samsung to begin making semiconductor parts in Vietnam in 2023

RCEP Will Drive ASEAN Economic Recovery

Reimagining investment: Human rights in venture capital

Study Shows Significant New Taxes on Carried Interest Damages Economic Opportunity

China and ASEAN push for timely RCEP start as Jan. 1 looms

Startup secondaries market heats up, prompting Forge to seek own listing

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