Other Briefings
Hiring Costs in ASEAN
When assessing labor costs in ASEAN, foreign investors should be aware that governments are increasing social protection expenditure in areas such as pensions, health coverage, and welfare assistance.
Three Key Factors Impacting Human Resource Development in ASEAN
Digital transformation, climate change and green investments, and ageing societies present new challenges and opportunities for foreign investors in ASEAN.
The US-ASEAN Expanded Economic Engagement Initiative
The US-ASEAN Expanded Economic Engagement Initiative is a framework to promote increased trade and investment cooperation between the US and ASEAN.
The US-ASEAN Trade and Investment Facilitation Agreement Explained
The US and ASEAN have agreed on an updated TIFA arrangement for 2021-22, along with an Expanded Economic Engagement (E3) Work Plan.
High-Tech in Thailand: Incentives for R&D, Semiconductors, and Smart Packaging
Thailand has released new incentives for investments in R&D, semiconductor manufacturing, smart packaging, and other digital technologies.
A Guide to Withholding Taxes in Singapore
Withholding taxes in Singapore are low by global standards, in line with the city-state’s reputation for business-friendly policies.
The UK Starts Talks to Join CPTPP, Seeking Access to ASEAN
The UK’s interest in joining the CPTPP shows the government’s ambitions in expanding economic ties with Asian markets beyond China, such as with ASEAN.
The US-Afghanistan Withdrawal: Islamic Repercussions in ASEAN
Chris Devonshire Ellis highlights the possible impact of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan on insurgency across Southeast Asia.
US Seeks Supply Chain and Other Partnerships with Singapore, Vietnam in New Soft Power Approach
International investors can expect the US government’s renewed emphasis on its soft economic power in ASEAN.
RCEP Countries Lead in Chinese Q2 BRI Outbound Investment
The RCEP nations of ASEAN, in addition to Japan and South Korea, were big winners in Q2 Chinese investment 2021, according to research from China Investment Research.
