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Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia lead in BRI opportunities

Respondents in SBF survey say they held out most promise in Asean, S Asia

Janice Heng

Janice Heng

Published Thu, Aug 15, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    VIETNAM, Singapore and Indonesia are seen as the markets in Asean and South Asia with the most opportunities related to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), according to a survey by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and PwC Singapore.

    Vietnam was named by 66 per cent of respondents as a country where their firm "primarily sees BRI opportunities". Singapore and Indonesia were each named by 57 per cent.

    Singapore Business Federation

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