Building resilient supply chains in SEA with GEODIS compliance expertise
19 May 20256 min read
Summary
- Heightened geopolitical tensions, regulatory shifts, and supply chain disruptions have made global trade more volatile, exposing companies to greater compliance and operational risks.
- Many firms face penalties and delays due to outdated manual processes; Dr KC Chang of GEODIS advises implementing Internal Compliance Programs (ICP) with automated tracking, audits, and employee training to strengthen oversight.
- Leveraging Free Trade Agreements like RCEP and ATIGA, alongside tailored compliance systems and digital trade tools, can help Southeast Asian companies enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and navigate diverse regulations.
Alarm bells went off in 2024 when Singapore unexpectedly emerged as Nvidia’s second-largest revenue source, raising serious questions about the global trade of sensitive technology. This fueled speculation that Nvidia’s AI chips were being channeled to China, despite U.S. export restrictions.
These concerns intensified when China’s DeepSeek turned eyes in the international AI scene, powered by Nvidia GPUs. These chips that were never supposed to end up in China. Singapore has since been working to dismantle these shadow network trafficking high-tech components.
As scrutiny tightens, the Nvidia-Singapore case highlights how trade compliance lapses can trigger geopolitical tensions, corporate fallout, and billions in market value losses overnight. With Nvidia’s shares tumbling and governments under pressure to enforce export controls. In today's evolving global economy, companies engaged in international trade face multiple challenges. Geopolitical issues, new regulatory compliance standards, technological trade barriers, and protectionist measures have made trade more complex than ever.
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