Other Briefings
Laotian Women in the Workforce
In part three of this three part series, ASEAN Briefing continues to take a closer look at women in the workplace regionally. This article takes a closer look at Laotian women, in partnership with Indochina Research Ltd.
The Philippines Works Towards National e-Payment System
With one of Asia’s largest populations of social media users, moves by the Philippines to create a national e-payments system bodes well for investment opportunities in the country’s e-commerce sector.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Internet Freedom, Solar Power in the Philippines, and Language Test in Indonesia
This edition of ASEAN Regulatory Brief features a decline in internet freedom in ASEAN, regulatory issues on solar energy in the Philippines, and a mooted local language test for expatriates in Indonesia.
Incentives for Renewable Energy Investment in ASEAN
In this article ASEAN Briefing will look at the tax and other incentives provided to companies seeking to invest in renewable energy in Singapore, as well as examine those of other countries within ASEAN.
Foreign Investment Restrictions across ASEAN: An Overview of the Region’s “Negative Lists” – Part Two
In this second installment of FDI restrictions in ASEAN, ASEAN Briefing takes a closer look at the region’s investment “negative lists” and restrictions affecting the operations of foreign businesses.
Is Cambodia Ready for the AEC?
Cambodia’s integration into the ASEAN Economic Community is fast approaching amid much speculation on whether the country is ready to reach regional expectations, standards and demands.
Renewable Energy and Investment in ASEAN
Last month ASEAN member states met in Kuala Lumpur for the 33rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and agreed to look to renewable energies as a way to solve lack of electricity in some of their communities.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Changes to Indonesian Labor Law, and Changes in the Philippines’ Hospitality Industry
In this edition of ASEAN Regulatory Brief, ASEAN Briefing covers amendments to an unpopular labor law in Indonesia, and the fight against competition with the upstart Airbnb by established hoteliers.
Women in the Workforce in ASEAN – Part One
The employment level for women throughout the ASEAN region is important for foreign investors and international companies to understand and anticipate, and can impact the flow of FDI regionally.
An Overview of IFRS Adoption in ASEAN – Part Three
In the final installment on the Association of South East Asian Nation’s (ASEAN) adoption of IFRS, ASEAN Briefing touches on the state of harmonization in the Philippines as well as the regional bloc’s frontier economies.
