Other Briefings
Malaysia-Singapore Land Border Reopens: Implications for Businesses
The reopening of the land border between Singapore and Malaysia hopes to free up supply chain blockages between the two countries.
COVID-19 Cases in ASEAN – Regular Updates by Country
We will be operating this article as a running live update service to keep businesses in the ASEAN region informed with regards to the coronavirus.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2022 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
The Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2022 guide is out now and available for download.
The Philippines Amends its Foreign Investment Act
The Philippines has amended its Foreign Investment Act. The amendments allow foreign investors to set up and fully own local enterprises.
Singapore Businesses Receive Boost as Border Restrictions to Ease
Singapore will significantly ease cross-border travel restrictions from April 1, 2022, an important step to reclaiming its status as a business hub in Asia.
Comparing Mexico and Malaysia as Investment Destinations for US Businesses
Mexico and Malaysia have proven to be good investment destinations for US businesses albeit for different industries and depending on the business strategy.
Philippines Mom & Pop ‘Sari-Sari’ Retail Attracts US Investment
GrowSari will receive US$45 million from KKR, a leading US investment firm. KKR’s investment will support GrowSari’s expansion across the Philippines.
New Digital Logistics Platform Investments for Singapore
Asia Investment Research highlights Haulio Singapore’s latest Series A funding, in which it raised some US$7 million, led by Temasek’s Heliconia Capital.
Incentives and Support for Businesses in Singapore’s Budget 2022
In the second part of our series covering Singapore’s 2022 budget, we look at the incentives impacting businesses.
Philippines Senate Passes Bill Allowing 100 Percent Foreign Ownership of Public Services
The Philippines Senate has passed the final reading of Bill 2094, which amends the Public Service Act by enabling the 100 percent foreign ownership of public services.
