Other Briefings
Singapore Issues Measures to Enhance Job Retention in Financial Sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Institute of Banking Finance (IBF) have issued measures to enhance job retention in the country’s financial sector.
Singapore Launches Program to Support Green and Sustainability Linked Loans
The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently launched the world’s first grant scheme to support green and sustainability-linked loans (GSLS).
Japan’s JICA Provides Loans to Support SMEs and Infrastructure in Myanmar
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed a loan agreement with the government of Myanmar to provide 42.7 billion yen to support SMEs and infrastructure.
US Extends GSP Status for Indonesia
The US extended Indonesia’s Generalized System of Preference (GSP) status in early November 2020, meaning thousands of Indonesian exports to the US are duty free.
Myanmar Opens Stock Market to Foreign Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (SECM) has allowed resident and non-resident foreigners to participate in securities trading on the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX).
More Countries Join ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
In early November, South Africa, Thailand, and Cuba became signatories to ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC).
The Asia Briefing Weekly Round Up
The Asia Briefing Weekly Round Up, designed to help our ASEAN readers stay up to date with developments elsewhere in Asia.
New RCEP Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin to Boost Finishing of Products Investment into Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar
The RCEP will help boost foreign investment into ASEAN’s lower-wage countries.
Planning Your 2021 Investment Budgets: Opportunities in ASEAN
Businesses planning their 2021 investment budgets should see ASEAN as having the best growth potential for the medium and long-term.
Planning Your 2021 Investment Budgets: Singapore as a Key Trading Hub in ASEAN
Singapore’s stable legal, tax, and business environment makes the country a key trading hub in ASEAN.
