Other Briefings
An Overview of Indonesia’s Free Trade Agreements
Indonesia has signed a number of free trade agreements as an independent market as well as through its membership in ASEAN. These trade agreements provide businesses with improved market access for goods and services and investment opportunities.
Vietnam to Ease Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Industry
Vietnam is seeking to ease visa requirements for foreign visitors. Among the changes being discussed is increasing the duration of e-visas to 45 days.
Philippines Ratifies RCEP Agreement: Opportunities for Businesses
Having ratified the RCEP agreement in February, we discuss prospects in key growth sectors in the Philippines – agriculture, BPO, and electronics.
Indonesia’s Breakthrough Year for Foreign Investment in 2022
Indonesia received some US$43 billion in foreign investment in 2022, the highest in the country’s history.
Indonesia’s Second Home Visa: What are the Requirements?
Indonesia has issued second home visas, the first of its kind for the country, which will allow foreigners to stay for between five to 10 years.
Thailand Opens First Digital Free Trade Hub
The Smart Digital Hub will host bonded warehouses storing Chinese products to be sold in Thailand and Thai products to be shipped to Chinese consumers to be sold on Alibaba platforms.
Industries to Watch Out for Growth in Southeast Asia in 2023
Despite the prevailing gloomy economic climate, ASEAN remains very attractive to foreign investment, and several industries look to prosper in 2023.
ASEAN Economic Outlook 2023
The ASEAN region will remain attractive to foreign direct investment with trends in commercial and state investment likely to remain consistent throughout the year.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023 is out now and available to download.
Indonesia to Ban Bauxite Export from June 2023: An Explainer
Indonesia will impose a bauxite export ban starting from June 2023, in a move to shore up the domestic processing of its mineral resources.
