Other Briefings
Design Rights Protection in South East Asia
In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their design rights in ASEAN.
Laos Increases Minimum Monthly Wage for the Third Time in Eight Years
The Lao government has increased the country’s monthly minimum wage from Kip 900,000 (US$108) to Kip 1,100,000 (US$132) with effect from May 1, 2018. While this is the third such raise in the last eight years, the revised wages are still significantly lower than those in neighboring countries in ASEAN.
Thailand’s Special Economic Zones – Opportunities for Investment
Likely to benefit further from Thailand’s continued economic growth are businesses that choose to locate in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Thai border provinces. We analyze the opportunities and incentives on offer in these SEZs in our latest article.
Growing Opportunities for Manufacturing in ASEAN
From the region’s financial services capital in Singapore to its low-cost manufacturing hubs in Vietnam, the ASEAN region offers numerous opportunities for foreign businesses. In this article, we highlight the growing opportunities for manufacturing in ASEAN and the benefits its various FTAs offer.
Philippines Under Duterte: Opportunities and Risks
As the Philippines’ economy continues to experience robust growth, Grapevine Asia Partners assesses the opportunities and risks for foreign investors in the country under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
CPTPP and Opportunities for Businesses in ASEAN
Following the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the 11 remaining signatories agreed to move ahead with a revised TPP. Read more in our latest article on the rechristened Comprehensive Progressive Agreement for the Tran-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Banking Sector Reforms in Myanmar
Myanmar recently permitted export-financing services by seven of 13 foreign banks operating in the country. In this article, we provide insight into Myanmar’s banking reforms and investment opportunities in the sector.
Laos’ Investment Outlook for 2018
Landlocked Laos is among the poorest economies of the world. Yet, in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the economy continues to soar. Read more about Laos’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei
For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.
Cambodia’s Investment Outlook for 2018
Though relatively less developed than its neighboring countries, Cambodia presents huge opportunities for foreign investors. Read more about Cambodia’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
