Other Briefings
ASEAN Trade Partners Meeting: Developments with the US, EU, Hong Kong, India and Russia
Economic ministerial-level consultation meetings between ASEAN and its partners – the US, Hong Kong, India, the European Union, and Russia.
Bangladesh as a Gateway Between ASEAN and SAARC
Bangladesh could be a gateway to markets such as China ASEAN, and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) markets.
Cambodia Ratifies Free Trade Agreement with China
Cambodia has ratified the bilateral FTA with China, which aims to increase the trade of goods through reducing and eliminating tariffs.
Strengthening Myanmar’s Trade Relations with Bangladesh
There are many opportunities to enhance Bangladesh’s bilateral trade and investment relations with Myanmar.
Due Diligence in ASEAN
Successful due diligence allows companies to minimize their risk exposure and capture the benefits of the ASEAN markets.
The UK Starts Talks to Join CPTPP, Seeking Access to ASEAN
The UK’s interest in joining the CPTPP shows the government’s ambitions in expanding economic ties with Asian markets beyond China, such as with ASEAN.
The US-Afghanistan Withdrawal: Islamic Repercussions in ASEAN
Chris Devonshire Ellis highlights the possible impact of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan on insurgency across Southeast Asia.
US Seeks Supply Chain and Other Partnerships with Singapore, Vietnam in New Soft Power Approach
International investors can expect the US government’s renewed emphasis on its soft economic power in ASEAN.
RCEP Countries Lead in Chinese Q2 BRI Outbound Investment
The RCEP nations of ASEAN, in addition to Japan and South Korea, were big winners in Q2 Chinese investment 2021, according to research from China Investment Research.
Malaysian Prime Minister Resigns, Deepening Political Crisis
Malaysia’s prime minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, offered his resignation to the country’s King on August 16, 2021, after less than 18 months in power.
