The aims of this study is to analyze the key success factors of SEZs in Malaysia especially Penang as a centre of investment which is recognised as the Silicon Valley of the East. By employing qualitative research, the result of this study shows that Penang sources of competitiveness laid on...

The objective of this study is to identify and analyse the determinant factors of Indonesian oil and gas foreign direct investment (FDI) and its impacts on the Indonesian competitiveness. The flow of FDI in oil and gas has been increased dramatically in the last five years. However, the...

This study focuses on the different factors influencing social marketing programme implementation of legal assistance in Indonesia. The variables being examined are variables in theory of planned behaviour (attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control) and additional variables...

Banking sector is a highly regulated industry where market structure could be affected by banking regulations. With the reformation in banking regulations post 2008 crisis emphasizing on the quality of bank capital, leverage, liquidity and the consolidated move by large international banks on...

The development of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission models in the multdimensional peacekeeping forces is increasing with the demanding of the complexity of forces capability. This condition makes some linear aspects with the mission objectives which are also more diverse. In conflict...

This paper is trying to analyze the economic impact of nanotechnology and market prospect of nanotechnology in Asia Pacific Region. This study reveal that Japan, China and New Zealand has the most established Nanotechnology program. In the following year, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, Hong...

The objective of the Indonesian economic policy is to alleviate poverty and increase employment. The existence of Free trade zone area or special zones (SEZ) have been proven to help countries in fostering economic growth. Some of the key characteristics of successful zones are that they offer...

The objective of this research is trying to analyze how Thailand attracts foreign direct investment by looking at the strategies that is being implemented and the affectivity of their strategies in the eyes of investors in Thailand. Having used qualitative research, the result of this study...