Other Briefings
Aeroflot to launch flights to Bangkok From Irkutsk in January
Aeroflot plans to launch direct flights from Irkutsk to Bangkok beginning on January 18, 2023, the Russian national air carrier has said Flights will operate to the Thai capital twice per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, respectively, using Boeing-737-800 aircraft. The flight time will be 6 hours 25 minutes. Russia’s S7 Airlines currently operates flights […]
Singapore Goods and Sales Tax Will Increase by 1% from January 2023
Singapore will increase its goods and sales tax (GST) as planned from January 1, 2023, from seven to eight percent.
Philippines to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Philippines government wants to establish a sovereign wealth fund to spur infrastructure development but there are worries over diverting resources and transparency of the fund.
Philippines to Prepare Green Lane for Strategic Investments
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is preparing to sign an executive order to create a ‘green lane’ for strategic investments into the country. Licenses and permits could be processed more efficiently under the scheme.
Implementing Industry 4.0 in Singapore’s Manufacturing Sector
We discuss the Industry 4.0 opportunities in Singapore’s manufacturing sector, from electronics to pharmaceuticals, and major players,
How Singapore is Poised to Take Advantage of Industry 4.0
Singapore has already embraced Industry 4.0 with its advanced manufacturing steadily moving its production base up the value chain.
Indonesia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect
The Indonesia-South Korea CEPA is set to take effect, after Indonesia’s parliament recently ratified the trade deal.
The Guide to Employment Visas for Foreign Workers in Indonesia
Indonesia has introduced new reforms on foreign employment visas through the introduction of the Omnibus Law, also known as Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation.
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Upgraded
The AANZFTA upgrade aims to modernize the agreement with new provisions on government procurement, MSMEs, trade, and sustainable development.
UK and Indonesia Trade and Investment Opportunities
The UK is seeking to forge greater economic ties with the Indo-Pacific and Indonesia is among its key partners in Southeast Asia.
