In this recent forum in Shanghai, the Sourcing Elite Board (SEB) explored new trends and trade opportunities in the Southeast Asian market. Guest speaker Chris Dier of Xenica Limited shared insights on the region's booming economy, demographic advantages, and significant growth in trade and manufacturing. While challenges like regulatory fragmentation and sustainability pressures exist, Southeast Asia's strategic importance in global trade is set to rise, with projections indicating it may soon surpass Japan as the world's fourth-largest economy.
2026/02/09