Other Briefings
Australia Unveils Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
Australia’s government announced its ‘Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040’ with the aim to deepen the country’s economic and trade engagements with the region.
U.S.-Southeast Asia Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline
We present a timeline that will track key developments affecting bilateral ties between the U.S. and Southeast Asian economies under the Biden administration.
Boosting India-ASEAN Economic Collaboration: Key Highlights from PM Modi’s 12-Point Proposal
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently attended the annual ASEAN-India summit and the 18th East Asia summit held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesia Introduces De-Dollarization Task Force
Indonesia has introduced a de-dollarization task force to help promote the use of its Rupiah in bilateral transactions and diversify its risk from the greenback.
Indonesia Introduces Golden Visa to Attract Foreign Investors
Indonesia is introducing a golden visa scheme to attract foreign corporate and individual investors. The scheme offers between five-to-10-year resident permits, depending on their investment value.
Indonesia’s Data Center Industry: Investment Outlook and Regulations
Indonesia’s data center industry offers promising prospects, particularly as the digital economy is expected to reach a GMV of US$360 billion by 2030.
Vietnam Bolsters Regional Financial Links through Connectivity Payment Initiative
Vietnam officially joined ASEAN’s Regional Payment Connectivity initiative, which aims to enhance cross-border payment systems in the region.
Investing in Indonesia’s Nongsa Special Economic Zone
Indonesia’s Nongsa Special Economic Zone, located on Batam Island, offers a variety of opportunities for foreign investors.
Laos Enhancing Cross Border Railway Connectivity with Malaysia, China
Malaysia and Laos aim to enhance cross-railway cooperation to improve trade through a Memorandum of Collaboration.
Boosting Share Market Liquidity: Decreased Stamp Duty on Bursa Malaysia Trades
Malaysia has reduced the stamp duty rate for shares traded on Bursa Malaysia from 0.15 percent to 0.1 percent.
