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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

 
 

ASEAN EDITION

 
 
 

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

 
 
 
Establishing a Family Office in Singapore
 
A family office is typically a private wealth management firm that oversees and manages the financial needs of ultra-high-net-worth families. The family office will not just ‘manage’ the family’s...
 
 
 
Myanmar Implements Long-Awaited Minimum Wage Hike
 
Myanmar has increased the daily minimum wage rate after a five-year hiatus to 5,800 kyat (US$2.76) for an 8-hour day, from 4,800 kyat (US$2.28). The new minimum wage rate is applicable as of...
 
 
 
ASEAN, Canada Edge Closer to Concluding Free Trade Agreement
 
ASEAN and Canada have edged closer to concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada officially achieving the strategic partnership status during the ASEAN Summit this year.
 
 
 
Indonesia's approach to BRICS: Opportunities and Membership Potential
 
The idea of Indonesia joining the BRICS group was raised over a decade ago, while over the past two years, Indonesia officially joining BRICS has been revived with the support of actors such as...
 
 
 
Russia Takes Up Some China BRI Funding Projects To Move ASEAN Energy Generation Forward
 
Russian nuclear energy technologies helping to power Myanmar rail with potential for other ASEAN and Asian countries to follow suit.
 
 
 
Advantage Vietnam: Optimizing Supply Chains and Accessing Key ASEAN Markets: New Issue of Vietnam Briefing Out Now
 
The latest issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, titled “Advantage Vietnam: Optimizing Supply Chains and Accessing Key ASEAN Markets”, is out now and currently available to subscribers as a...
 
 
 
Vietnam Issues Draft Decree Guiding Implementation of Consumer Rights Protection Law
 
The amended Law on the Protection of Consumer Rights, which was approved by the National Assembly over the summer, will come into effect on July 1, 2024. The National Assembly is currently...
 
 
 

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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023
 
 
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023
 
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New Rules of Origin Criteria in the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement
 
 
 
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Malaysia’s Economic Transition: From Plantations and Palm Oil to Tech and Green Energy
 
 
 
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2023
 
 
 
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