Economy & Trade

Malaysia’s Digital Free Trade Zone

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Malaysia’s Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) seeks to establish Malaysia as a leading logistics center for global marketplaces by opening opportunities for companies both in Malaysia and other ASEAN countries. Read more in our latest article.

Malaysia’s Investment Outlook for 2018

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Malaysia is the fourth largest economy in Southeast Asia known for its high labor productivity and diversified economy. Read more about Malaysia’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.

Rules of Origin Criteria of ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has signed several FTAs with some of the major economies in the Asia-Pacific region. In this article, we discuss the Rules of Origin criteria associated with each FTA that foreign businesses need to be aware of.

The Philippines’ Investment Outlook for 2018

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With an average growth rate of 6.3 percent over the past five years, the Philippines is now among the fastest growing economies in Asia. Read more about the Philippines’ latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.

How to Set Up in Thailand – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

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The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “How to Set Up in Thailand”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

Singapore’s Investment Outlook for 2018

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One of the world’s top business destinations, Singapore is consistently ranked as one of the easiest places to do business. Read more about Singapore’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.

China SOEs Bid On Philippines Clark International Airport Development

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Chinese State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have been prominent in bidding on development contracts aligned with China’s Belt & Road Initiative. Read how Chinese SOEs are bidding on the design and development contract for the Clark Airforce base in the Philippines in our latest article.

ASEAN’s FTAs and Opportunities for Foreign Businesses – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

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The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “ASEAN’s FTAs and Opportunities for Foreign Businesses”, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

Investing in Manila

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Manila, the capital and main city of the Philippines, offers a variety of business possibilities in industries ranging from manufacturing to information technology (IT), and financial services. Read more in our latest article.

Malaysia’s 2018 Budget: Salient Features

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On October 27, 2017, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak tabled the country’s much anticipated 2018 budget. The budget proposes several tax incentives for investors and venture capital firms. In this article, we look at the salient features of the budget and their implications for businesses.

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