Other Briefings
ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Banks Consider Dropping US Dollar, Euro and Yen, Indonesia Calls for Phasing Out Visa and Mastercard
Growing calls to settle financial transactions in local currencies.
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.
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.
The European Union and Malaysia Sign Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
The European Union and Malaysia’s Partnership and Cooperation Agreement can help restart discussions on a future free trade agreement.
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.
UK-Malaysia 2023 Trade and Investment Trends Showcase a Lack of Interest into ASEAN
While the UK was reducing its overall capital exposure to Malaysia, Malaysia has grown its investments in the UK substantially.
An Introduction to Special Economic Zones in Indonesia
Indonesia has made the development of its special economic zones a priority policy with the aim of attracting over US$50 billion in foreign investment over the next decade.
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.
