1. Brendan, Usama, Gary and Vishal
Southeast Asia
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2. Southeast Asia Thailand Vietnam Malaysia Indonesia Philippines
Singapore
GDP
Population,
Size,
Political & Economic Risk
Corruption
Government influence, Regional Stability

3. The Philippines Political Risk: Very High Economic Risk: HIGH
Flawed Republic Type, Unitary State (past dictatorship)
Low political stability, high government involvement
Terrorism, Domestic riots, security issues
Economic Risk: HIGH
GDP Total: $324.4 Billion
Growth Rate decrease from 3.8 % to 0.9%
One Third of Population is under working age (15)
Potential Corruption
134th out of 178 countries based on corruption

4. Vietnam Political Risk: Very High Economic Risk: High
Communist State
Government is a huge factor when making Business decisions
Strong Opposition to Privatization
Economic Risk: High
Very Weak Currency (Dong, VND)
GDP total: $ Billion
Very Poor Population
Potential Corruption
116th out of 178 based on corruption

5. Indonesia Political Risk: High Economic Risk: High
Republic with a presidential system
Government is a huge factor when making Business decisions
Major reforms in government
Economic Risk: High
No corporate law protecting investors
Economic instability, 7.8% of the population was living below the poverty line
Natural Disasters
Potential Corruption
110th out of 178 based on corruption

6. Thailand Political Risk: Moderate Economic Risk: Moderate
Prime Minister of Thailand is Abhisit Vejjajiva
Political uncertainty is a large issue faced by Thailand as the country remains divided politically
Economic Risk: Moderate
GDP Total: billion
24th largest economy in the world
Economy is dependent on agricultural exports
Economic growth is expected fall sharply as the demand for exports decreases
Potential Corruption
Thailand ranks 78th out of 178 based on corruption

7. Malaysia Political Risk: Moderate Economic Risk: Moderate
Prime Minister of Malaysia is Najib Tun Razak
Government has been implementing plans that allow for more clearness in public contracts, fewer government subsidies, less government involvement in various economic sectors, and increased foreign participation
Economic Risk: Moderate
GDP Total: $ billion
30th largest economy in the world
Main exports of Malaysia are electronics, oil and gas
The Malaysian economy become a regional manufacturing center, services provider and financial center
Potential Corruption
Malaysia is ranked 56th out of 178 countries in terms of corruption

8. Singapore Political Risk: Low Economic Risk: Low Potential Corruption
Critical part of the worlds trading system
Very Conservation government system
English common-law judicial system
Economic Risk: Low
Fast growing economy
Large flow of financial resources.
Stable currency
Well Diversified economy
Potential Corruption
Singapore is ranked 1 out of 178 countries in terms of corruption

9. Spectrum One side the Philippines The other Singapore
Conclusion
Spectrum One side the Philippines The other Singapore
Economic Growth
Resilient Economy
Well-Diversified
Politics
High rate of change
Low predictability
High level of corruption
Politically and economically instability