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French trade credit insurer Coface eyes growth in South-east Asia amid rising trade risks

As the global economy fragments and supply chains shift, Coface is leaning into its market intelligence and analytics

Mia Pei
Published Sun, Oct 5, 2025 · 03:51 PM
    • Hugh Burke, CEO of Coface Asia-Pacific, says: “Asia has always been driving the global economic landscape… We are seeing a shift of opportunities from more mature markets in Asia to South-east Asia – like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam.”
    • Hugh Burke, CEO of Coface Asia-Pacific, says: “Asia has always been driving the global economic landscape… We are seeing a shift of opportunities from more mature markets in Asia to South-east Asia – like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam.” PHOTO: COFACE

    [SINGAPORE] In a world where global trade faces mounting headwinds, French trade credit insurer Coface is sharpening its focus on Asia-Pacific as it positions itself as a partner for businesses navigating risks.

    Asia – and especially South-east Asia – represents both the company’s growth opportunity and rising trade uncertainty for Hugh Burke, chief executive officer of Coface Asia-Pacific.

    “Asia has always been driving the global economic landscape… We are seeing a shift of opportunities from more mature markets in Asia to South-east Asia – like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam,” Burke told The Business Times.

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