Other Briefings
Japan’s JICA Provides Loans to Support SMEs and Infrastructure in Myanmar
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed a loan agreement with the government of Myanmar to provide 42.7 billion yen to support SMEs and infrastructure.
More Countries Join ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
In early November, South Africa, Thailand, and Cuba became signatories to ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC).
The Asia Briefing Weekly Round Up
The Asia Briefing Weekly Round Up, designed to help our ASEAN readers stay up to date with developments elsewhere in Asia.
Planning Your 2021 Investment Budgets: Opportunities in ASEAN
Businesses planning their 2021 investment budgets should see ASEAN as having the best growth potential for the medium and long-term.
Five Belt & Road Projects in ASEAN that SME Investors Should be Looking at for Opportunities
There are several Belt & Road projects in ASEAN that provides ample opportunities for foreign investors.
Why Singapore is a Good Base for Establishing Financial Treasury Centers
Singapore’s investor-friendly tax and legal regimes make the country an ideal destination to establish a financial treasury center.
Vietnam’s Entry Procedures for Foreign Employees amid the Pandemic
Vietnam’s government has allowed selected international visitors to enter the country provided they meet the necessary requirements.
Protocol Amending AJCEP Comes into Effect: What it Means for Investors in Vietnam
The first protocol to amend the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) between Japan and five members of ASEAN, came into effect.
Opportunities for Emerging ASEAN Players as China Reduces Tariffs to Zero on Most Products
China has reduced tariffs for imported products from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar under its Preferential Tariff Program.
Cambodia Lifts Entry Ban on Six Countries
Cambodia has lifted its entry bans on six countries from May 20, 2020, although strict entry requirements will still apply.
