Other Briefings
Why Singapore is a Good Base for Establishing Financial Treasury Centers
Singapore’s investor-friendly tax and legal regimes make the country an ideal destination to establish a financial treasury center.
Investing in ASEAN’s Healthcare Sector: New Opportunities After COVID-19
COVID-19 will encourage reforms in ASEAN’s healthcare sector, opening new investment opportunities in the fields of medicine and pharmaceuticals.
Investing in ASEAN’s Digital Landscape: New Opportunities After COVID-19
COVID-19 has reshaped ASEAN’s digital landscape with many governments and businesses in the region being forced to accelerate the transition towards a digital economy.
Protocol Amending AJCEP Comes into Effect: What it Means for Investors in Vietnam
The first protocol to amend the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) between Japan and five members of ASEAN, came into effect.
Opportunities for Emerging ASEAN Players as China Reduces Tariffs to Zero on Most Products
China has reduced tariffs for imported products from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar under its Preferential Tariff Program.
Indonesia Issues Regulation on Taxing Digital Services
Indonesia introduced Reg 48/2020 in May 2020, which imposes a 10 percent VAT on digital service providers.
Cambodia Lifts Entry Ban on Six Countries
Cambodia has lifted its entry bans on six countries from May 20, 2020, although strict entry requirements will still apply.
Special Economic Zones in ASEAN: Opportunities for US Investors
The ASEAN region presents new opportunities for US investors, in particular those who are looking to diversify their supply chains.
China Plus One Series: Understanding Malaysia’s Appeal to Foreign Investors
We profile Malaysia’s trade and business climate and assess its viability as a China+1 investment location for foreign enterprises based in China.
ASEAN Overtakes EU to Become China’s Top Trading Partner in Q1 2020
Read our analysis on ASEAN overtaking the EU as China’s largest trading partner in the first quarter of 2020.
