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Indonesia and the Philippines Agree on Maritime Border

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Indonesia and the Philippines inked an agreement last week that clearly defines the borders of the two countries’ Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) in the Mindanao Sea and Celebes Sea.

Summary of Joint Statements Announced During the 24th ASEAN Summit

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The 24th ASEAN Summit, which took place last week, brought together the ASEAN nations to promote greater economic and political cooperation. In this article, we review the important agenda points from the event.

Singapore’s Trade Minister Talks Up Free Trade Agreements

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Singapore’s Trade Minister praised the city-state’s participation in regional and global trade deals that will help position the country as a nexus for international business.

RMB Builds Presence in ASEAN as Singapore Becomes Second Largest Clearing Center

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Singapore has reclaimed the ranking of second largest clearing center for Renminbi in the world. Only Hong Kong has a greater share of the market.

Foreign Direct Investment in ASEAN – Key Findings

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Developing countries in Southeast Asia gain much more economic benefits when they increase allowable foreign ownership, which leads to higher FDI inflows, according to the East Asia Pacific Economic Update release by the World Bank at the beginning of this month.

The Gateway to ASEAN: Doing Business in Singapore 2014 (Second Edition)

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Doing Business in Singapore 2014 (Second Edition) will provide readers with an overview of the fundamentals of investing and conducting business in Singapore and the wider ASEAN region. This guide explains the basics of company establishment, annual compliance, taxation, human resources, payroll, and more.

Trade Mark Protection in Southeast Asia for SMEs – Registration and Trade Mark Search

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A trade mark is an important asset with significant monetary value for a company. In this article, we outline the registration process for trade mark holders operating in Southeast Asia and review the key issues affecting SMEs’ intellectual property rights.

ASEAN Launches Joint Stock Index

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Seven of the regional ASEAN stock exchanges are to jointly launch their own ASEAN/FTSE Index aimed at attracting greater international investment into the economic bloc.

Singapore Holding Companies’ Edge in ASEAN

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In this article, we examine the factors that make Singapore the preferred destination for foreign direct investment in the ASEAN region.

TPP Agreement Facing Negotiation Challenges

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Negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA could face further opposition as some countries seek “inconsistent” and preferential policies.

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