Thursday, May 22, 2014

Cambodia may present safer base for Taiwanese businesses

22 May 2014

Cambodia is a promising target for Taiwanese entrepreneurs seeking cheap labor without risking the social unrest that has surged through Vietnam.

Riots have broken out in Vietnam against China's oil rig in disputed waters near the Paracel islands in the South China Sea, which are claimed by both countries. Vietnamese protesters have destroyed foreign-invested factories, including those operated by Taiwanese. Cambodia is on its way to democracy and the country's institutions are gradually taking on rules and laws. On top of that, local wages are low, which is an advantage for Taiwanese businesses.

However, Lee Chun, a spokesman for the Taiwan-based Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), said Vietnam will most likely continue to draw investment despite the anti-China riots because of huge local demand.

Source:
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140521000069&cid=1202

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