Other Briefings
Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Vietnam’s Coffee Industry
Vietnamese coffee industry offers opportunities for investments in areas that could see Vietnam climb up the global coffee value chain.
Thailand Issues New Incentive Package for Electric Vehicle Industry
Thailand issued new incentives for its electric vehicles industry as part of its plans to become a production base for EVs in Southeast Asia.
Government Facilities for National Strategic Projects Under Indonesia’s Omnibus Law
GR 42/2021 contains provisions on the facilities aimed to accelerate the implementation of national strategic projects in Indonesia.
New Provisions for Indonesia’s Postal, Telecommunications, and Broadcasting Sectors Under the Omnibus Law
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law provides new provisions for the postal, telecommunications, and broadcasting industries.
Why ASEAN’s Industrialization Plans Will Necessitate Local Human Resource Development
We round up some of ASEAN’s major industrialization plans and key investment targets, which will necessitate upskilling and development of human resources.
Indonesia’s New Provisions for the Construction Sector Under Omnibus Law
GR 14/2021 revises several provisions of Indonesia’s Construction Law of 2007. These include simplifying the business licensing process and the obligation of technology transfer by qualified foreign construction workers.
New Regulation Opens Up Foreign Investment Opportunities in Indonesia’s Hospital Sector
Indonesia’s hospital sector is now open to 100 percent foreign investment thanks to the Omnibus Law.
Thailand’s Laem Chabang Deep Seaport to Begin Phase 3 Expansion
Thailand’s Laem Chabang deep seaport is to begin its Phase 3 expansion that will see the port have a container throughput capacity of 18 million TEUs per year once completed in 2029.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law Looks to Support the Aviation Industry
Indonesia’s GR 32/2021, an implementing regulation of the Omnibus Law, aims to support the recent liberalization of Indonesia’s aviation industry.
Malaysia Imposes Licensing Requirements for Cloud Service Providers
Effective from January 1, 2022, Malaysia has imposed a licensing requirement on the provision of cloud services, although it will only be enforced from April 1, 2022.
