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Laos-Vietnam Border Trade Agreement Signed

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A bilateral border trade agreement between Laos and Vietnam was signed on June 27, 2015 in Vietnam’s Nghe An Province.

The Cost of Business in Laos Compared With China

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The third part in our comprehensive look at how doing business in ASEAN compares with China, this time focusing on Laos.

Laos to Increase Foreign Workers

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Oct. 17 – Laos is currently suffering from a shortage of skilled labor and, as a result, the Laotian Ministry of Labor has announced that the country needs to bring in at least 70,000 more foreign workers to support its current workforce. Laos has already brought in 20,000 foreign workers as of late, but it has […]

Laos Expands Rail Projects

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Sep. 3 – At the end of August a Thai contractor, Sermsaguan Construction Company Ltd., began construction on facilities at Laos’ Thanalaeng station. This station is the start of a railway linking Laos’capital city Vientiane with Thailand’s Nong Khai province. This is just one of many upcoming rail projects for Laos. The first phase of […]

ASEAN-India Free Trade Area Part III: Cambodia, Brunei, Laos and the Philippines

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By Alex Tangkilisan Feb. 27 – In the third part of our ASEAN-India Free Trade Area analysis, we will examine trade trends and statistics from India to Cambodia, Brunei, Laos and the Philippines. While the Philippines is part of the ASEAN six majors, Cambodia, Brunei and Laos are the three smallest economies in the region. […]

Policy to Profit: Shaping ASEAN-GCC Investment Dynamics in 2024

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The ASEAN and the GCC stand out for their unique contributions and growing interdependence in trade and investment.

Unlocking Growth: The Role of Asian Trade Agreements for American Businesses

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By leveraging Asia’s network of free trade agreements, US businesses can benefit from better access to the large Asian markets.

Exploring Friendshoring: Shifting Operations in Asia and China+1

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In this article, we look at the possible destinations for friendshoring, focusing on the relationships of key Asian countries with the US and Europe.

How RCEP Ratification Benefits the Philippines

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The RCEP officially comes into force for the Philippines in early June and opens a gateway of opportunities for businesses and investors.

An Overview of Indonesia’s Double Tax Avoidance Agreements

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Indonesia’s large number of double tax avoidance agreements (DTAA) eliminate double taxation for businesses and consumers.

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