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Manufacturing in ASEAN: Market Access and Supply-Chain Choices

Comparing location choices in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia amid US–China competition.

Research Report · 8 pages · English
Research cutoff: 20 September 2026 (UTC+8)

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Country and product-level analysis of market access, origin requirements and the operating conditions behind manufacturing location decisions.

Market access

Compare tariffs and origin requirements at product level before drawing conclusions from country-level rates.

Production choices

Examine electronics and automotive or battery supply chains separately, with attention to supplier depth and operating conditions.

Investment decisions

Connect political and regulatory developments to project approvals, diligence and monitoring priorities.

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