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Asian Analysis – February 2008
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| Special Report | Asian Perspectives 2007 |
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| Special Report: Asian Perspectives 2007 |
THE RESULTS OF A SURVEY ON THE VIEWS WHICH ASIA FOCUSSED BUSINESS PEOPLE HOLD ON THE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN ASIA.
This survey was conducted during December 2007, with the objective to evaluate the perceptions which Australian and New Zealand business hold about Asia, with specific reference to Thailand, as a commercial target and business partner. It is one in an ongoing series which allow the perceptions to be monitored over time.
The survey was conducted by Glen Robinson and Mitchell Brown of Asean Focus Group. Glen Robinson is a founder and has been an executive director of AFG for over 17 years, and as such has advised and assisted many companies which wished to establish or enhance a commercial presence in Asia.
The number of participants this year was an all-time record, giving us a lot of confidence that the results are representative of the perceptions and feelings of those who have existing or aspirations to have commercial contact with Asia, and in this case Thailand in particular. It is interesting that the results are very positive and encouraging, despite the political turmoil during the year.
This survey will be published in the March issue of Advance, a publication produced and distributed by the Thailand office of The Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) and the Australian Thai Business Council.
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Glen Robinson
The survey was conducted by Glen Robinson and Mitchell Brown of Asean Focus Group.
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