State by State – ASEAN and Wisconsin Trade
For a north-eastern State a long way from South-East Asia, the trade relationship between Wisconsin and ASEAN is remarkably robust, with a growing element of the dairy industry now finding its way to new export markets in Asia. In 2012, Wisconsin exported US$1.14 billion in goods and services to ASEAN nations, of which some US$900 million were consumer goods.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Airport Services, GST, Fuel Subsidies, and Tax Incentives
In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia during the months of May and June.
State by State – ASEAN and Illinois Trade
Read an in-depth look at the burgeoning trade relationship between Illinois and ASEAN, and the opportunities this brings for your business.
For ASEAN Future FTA Deals, Look Towards Vietnam
With Vietnam just becoming the first Asian country to sign off a Free Trade Agreement with the Moscow backed Eurasian Economic Union, the relevance of how Vietnam plays its bilateral trade agreements has suddenly taken on a more interesting slant.
Brunei Seeks to Improve Business Environment, Diversify Economy Ahead of AEC Compliance
Brunei has acknowledged the need to diversify its economy away from its current focus on oil and gas industries, particularly with the ASEAN Economic Community soon to be implemented. As such, the government is attempting to foster the creation of new core industries and attract greater foreign investment. The governmental plan “Vision 2035” is part of the official attempt to create a more attractive business environment by developing a stable and economic climate in the country.
State By State – ASEAN and Rhode Island
Read an in-depth look at the burgeoning trade relationship between Rhode Island and ASEAN, and the opportunities this brings for your business.
China-ASEAN Cost of Business Comparisons – Executive Summary
Our nine part series on the cost of doing business in ASEAN compared with China details cost of labor and taxes, together with bilateral trade profiles between China and ASEAN countries.
The Cost of Business in Vietnam Compared With China
Read how ASEAN Tiger Vietnam compared to China as a destination for your business in the latest in our nine-part series comparison ASEAN with China.
State by State: ASEAN and Texas Trade
Known as the “Lone Star State”, Texas is the second largest American state and the second most populous. The ten nations that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are becoming increasingly important trade partners for Texas. In this article, we take an in-depth look at this blossoming trade relationship between Texas and ASEAN.
ASEAN’s 2015 AEC Compliance Deadline – What It Actually Means
Chris Devonshire-Ellis explains what the much publicized “AEC Deadline” which is due at 31st December 2015 really means for your business in ASEAN.