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Dynamics of Tax Ratios in ASEAN: Case Studies in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam
Tax ratios remain a critical measure of fiscal capacity and a tool for financing development while reducing inequality across ASEAN economies.
Bridging the Gaps: Fostering Digital Integration in ASEAN’s Supply Chains
ASEAN supply chains continue to face inefficiencies caused by disconnected systems, inconsistent information management, and complicated cross-border procedures, reducing operational visibility and efficiency.
Fintech Innovations Across Emerging Markets: Multiple Models, Shared Lessons
Fintech is becoming a major driver of financial inclusion and digital innovation across emerging economies, particularly in ASEAN, Latin America, Africa, and South Asia.
What is Shaping Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Policies in Southeast Asia?
ASEAN’s automotive sector is undergoing a complex transition shaped by electrification, digitalisation, and decarbonisation, while remaining a key global production hub.
Towards an ASEAN–Japan Next-Generation Vehicle Industry Masterplan Aligning Industrial Transformation, Decarbonisation, and Regional Competitiveness
ASEAN’s automotive sector is undergoing a complex transition shaped by electrification, digitalisation, and decarbonisation, while remaining a key global production hub.
A Harder Balance to Keep in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia continues to maintain a non-aligned approach in the Sino-US rivalry, although a more complex strategic environment is placing greater pressure on this position.
Public Diplomacy in the Digital Arena: A Comparative Assessment of US and Chinese Influence in Southeast Asia
US and Chinese digital public diplomacy in Southeast Asia reflects contrasting institutional models and outcomes.
Practical Approach to the 2027 RCEP General Review: A Practitioner’s Perspective
A critical opportunity emerges to strengthen the world’s largest trade agreement amid rising global uncertainty and fragmentation. Although regional integration has improved, utilisation remains uneven, particularly among ASEAN members.
What Southeast Asia’s Platform-Based Credit Boom Doesn’t Show
Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) and other platform-based lending services are expanding rapidly across Southeast Asia, driven by high smartphone use, underbanked populations, and integration with e-commerce platforms. While these systems offer convenient access to credit, automated decision-making can allow risk exposure to accumulate before traditional metrics detect problems.
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Fat Tiger Think Tank is a dedicated research and advisory hub that drives strategic insights for businesses expanding into Southeast Asia.
Our think tank delivers cutting-edge market analysis, policy insights, and industry-specific research tailored to help companies navigate Thailand's evolving economy and other high-growth ASEAN markets.
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Data-driven insights into key industries—including technology, sustainability, infrastructure, and international trade.
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Through our Internationalisation Series and Trade Expos, we equip businesses with the insights, networks, and strategic roadmaps needed for cross-border success.