Other Briefings
Smart Cities Cooperation: Indonesia and Finland
As Indonesia pushes ahead with its ambitious smart cities program, we look at the role Finland can play in this initiative.
Thailand, UK Form Joint Trade and Economic Committee
Thailand and the UK have formed a Joint Trade and Economic Committee to explore new opportunities to improve bilateral trade.
The Laos-Vietnam Railway, Boosting Laos’ Ambitions to Become a Logistics Hub
The Laos-Vietnam railway is a proposed railway project aimed to further boost Laos’ ambitions to become a regional logistics hub.
New Requirements for MSME Franchise Holders in the Philippines
The Philippines issued executive order 169 to promote a more equitable and business-friendly environment for MSME franchisees.
Singapore Signs Digital Trade Deal With the UK
The UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement aims to advance end-to-end digital trade and encourage digital economy participation by businesses.
Comparing Mexico and Indonesia as Manufacturing Hubs for US Investors
We look at the economic and business environment in Mexico and Indonesia and discuss their comparative prospects as an offshore production hub.
China Launches New Freight Train Services to Vietnam
China has launched new freight train services to Vietnam from the cities of Chengdu and Chongqing, enabling exporters to establish new trade opportunities with Western China.
The Cambodia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement: Increasing Potential for Downstream Sectors
The Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement presents opportunities for value-added investments in Cambodia’s downstream processing industries.
Moving Away from Oil: How Can Brunei Diversify its Economy?
Brunei sees diversification as integral to its economic development and has outlined plans to reduce oil dependency and develop other industries.
Why Does the US-ASEAN Special Summit Lack Substantial Value?
Despite hitting the right notes, the US-ASEAN summit lacked the concrete trade and investment commitments that ASEAN members were seeking.
