Other Briefings
China Launches New Freight Train Services to Vietnam
China has launched new freight train services to Vietnam from the cities of Chengdu and Chongqing, enabling exporters to establish new trade opportunities with Western China.
The Cambodia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement: Increasing Potential for Downstream Sectors
The Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement presents opportunities for value-added investments in Cambodia’s downstream processing industries.
Moving Away from Oil: How Can Brunei Diversify its Economy?
Brunei sees diversification as integral to its economic development and has outlined plans to reduce oil dependency and develop other industries.
Why Does the US-ASEAN Special Summit Lack Substantial Value?
Despite hitting the right notes, the US-ASEAN summit lacked the concrete trade and investment commitments that ASEAN members were seeking.
Beware the Post-Covid, Partial-Opening Up Of ASEAN
The partial opening of ASEAN economies can mean partially closing them too. It pays to alert and have contingency plans in place.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2022 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2022, is out now and available for free download.
What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines
Immediate challenges facing Marcos Jr include the Philippines’ high budget deficit, income inequality, and balancing relations between the US and China.
Malaysia’s Border Reopening: Boost for Tourism Sector, Hiring in Palm Oil Industry
We discuss how Malaysia’s border reopening will benefit the tourism and palm oil production industries and list the updated entry requirements.
Thailand Flexible Plus Program: Attracting High-Net-Worth Investors
The program is only open to Thailand Privilege Card members, and offers international investors the ability to convert their privilege entry visa into a non-immigrant (B) visa.
HDB Green Towns: Supporting Singapore’s Sustainable Development Goals
Singapore’s HDB Green Town program has an overarching goal of reducing annual energy consumption by public estates by 15 percent by 2030.
