Economy & Trade

The Philippines Amends its Foreign Investment Act

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The Philippines has amended its Foreign Investment Act. The amendments allow foreign investors to set up and fully own local enterprises.

Singapore Businesses Receive Boost as Border Restrictions to Ease

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Singapore will significantly ease cross-border travel restrictions from April 1, 2022, an important step to reclaiming its status as a business hub in Asia.

Comparing Mexico and Malaysia as Investment Destinations for US Businesses

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Mexico and Malaysia have proven to be good investment destinations for US businesses albeit for different industries and depending on the business strategy.

Philippines Mom & Pop ‘Sari-Sari’ Retail Attracts US Investment

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GrowSari will receive US$45 million from KKR, a leading US investment firm. KKR’s investment will support GrowSari’s expansion across the Philippines.

New Digital Logistics Platform Investments for Singapore

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Asia Investment Research highlights Haulio Singapore’s latest Series A funding, in which it raised some US$7 million, led by Temasek’s Heliconia Capital.

Incentives and Support for Businesses in Singapore’s Budget 2022

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In the second part of our series covering Singapore’s 2022 budget, we look at the incentives impacting businesses.

Philippines Senate Passes Bill Allowing 100 Percent Foreign Ownership of Public Services

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The Philippines Senate has passed the final reading of Bill 2094, which amends the Public Service Act by enabling the 100 percent foreign ownership of public services.

The Impact of the RCEP on Singapore 2022 Inbound Investment Flows

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In this article, we highlight key findings concerning Singapore, showcasing the impact of the RCEP on its inbound investments.

Indonesia and Singapore Sign Important Defense, Airspace Management, and Extradition Treaties

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Indonesia and Singapore signed three landmark treaties covering defense, airspace boundaries management, and extradition.

Philippines Amends Retail Trade Liberalization Act to Attract Foreign Investment

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The Philippines has approved the final amendments to the Retail Trade Liberalization Act, which aims to ease foreign investments in the retail sector.

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