Indonesia’s growth in recent years has been impressive. While it has experienced a slight slow-down, it remains the largest economy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).[1] The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the 8th largest in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) and its Gross National Income (GNP) per capita has risen by around EUR 537 over the last 8 years.[2]
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South-East Asia possesses a population of around 600 million people; of these, there were 203 million internet users in South-East Asia at the end of 2014.[1] While the share of internet users varies by country (Myanmar’s internet penetration equates around 1.2%, whereas in Singapore it is around 80%)[2], there is no doubt that internet use in South-East Asia is set to experience significant growth in coming years. Continue reading “Prevention not cure: online IPR in South-East Asia” »
What is a Geographical Indication (GI)?
“Champagne”, “Bordeaux”, “Parma ham”, “Parmesan”. Each of these products, associated with certain regions, are renowned and trusted for their nature, quality and authenticity. As a consumer, you are probably more familiar with “Scotch”, “Cognac” and “Bavarian beer” than unnamed brands claiming to use the same ingredients. A GI is therefore a labelling that identifies a good as originating in a specific territory, region or locality, where characteristics of the good are associated with its place of origin.[1] Continue reading “Champagne or sparkling wine? Geographical Indications in China” »
Jollibee Food Corporation (JFC), widely known as Jollibee, is the largest fast food chain in the Philippines. From its modest inception in the late 1970s, it has grown into a multinational corporation, hailed by the Economist as South-East Asia’s answer to McDonalds.[1] Continue reading “Jollibee’s recipe for growth: creating and protecting your brand in South-East Asia” »
