Economy & Trade

Singapore as ASEAN’s Logistics Hub: Warehousing, Trade Facilitation, and Investment Opportunities

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Not sure if Singapore is worth it? Assess logistics costs, trade benefits, and the right ASEAN structure for your business.

Singapore Subsidiary or Branch Office: How Foreign Companies Should Structure Market Entry

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Compare subsidiary and branch structures in Singapore, including liability, tax treatment, governance, and profit repatriation implications.

Indonesia’s QRIS Expansion Across APEC and What It Means for Businesses

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Indonesia plans to expand QRIS across APEC economies, enabling cross-border digital payments and creating opportunities for Indonesian businesses.

How Global Energy Price Volatility Could Affect Singapore’s Economy

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Singapore faces rising costs from global energy shocks, but its role as a regional hub creates both risks and opportunities for investors.

Laos Land Conversion Policy: New Entry Points for Foreign Investors

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Laos’ land conversion policy opens new entry options for foreign investors. Assess approvals, sectors, risks, and investment pathways.

ASEAN’s LNG Export Leaders: Investment and Energy Trade Opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia

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Foreign investors are exploring LNG opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia as new gas discoveries and major projects reshape Southeast Asia’s energy trade.

Indonesia’s Danantara After Year One: Growth Targets, Asset Consolidation, and Investment Implications

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Indonesia’s Danantara sovereign investment platform marks its first year with ambitious growth targets, major SOE restructuring, and billions in planned investments.

Vietnam Eases Foreign Access to Equities: What the New Rules Mean for Global Investors

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Vietnam’s new equity market reforms ease foreign investor access and support a potential FTSE emerging market upgrade in 2026.

Philippines–UAE CEPA: Trade Expansion and Investment Implications

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The Philippines–UAE CEPA can expand trade, infrastructure investment, and sector opportunities linking Southeast Asia with Gulf markets.

How CPTPP Is Reshaping Malaysia’s Export Markets

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Malaysia’s CPTPP exports rose sharply in 2025, opening new growth markets and supply chain roles. Discover how tariff preferences, rising exports to Mexico and Canada, and manufacturing momentum could shape investment decisions.

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