Other Briefings
Singapore Goods and Sales Tax Will Increase by 1% from January 2023
Singapore will increase its goods and sales tax (GST) as planned from January 1, 2023, from seven to eight percent.
Philippines to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Philippines government wants to establish a sovereign wealth fund to spur infrastructure development but there are worries over diverting resources and transparency of the fund.
Philippines to Prepare Green Lane for Strategic Investments
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is preparing to sign an executive order to create a ‘green lane’ for strategic investments into the country. Licenses and permits could be processed more efficiently under the scheme.
Implementing Industry 4.0 in Singapore’s Manufacturing Sector
We discuss the Industry 4.0 opportunities in Singapore’s manufacturing sector, from electronics to pharmaceuticals, and major players,
How Singapore is Poised to Take Advantage of Industry 4.0
Singapore has already embraced Industry 4.0 with its advanced manufacturing steadily moving its production base up the value chain.
Indonesia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect
The Indonesia-South Korea CEPA is set to take effect, after Indonesia’s parliament recently ratified the trade deal.
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Upgraded
The AANZFTA upgrade aims to modernize the agreement with new provisions on government procurement, MSMEs, trade, and sustainable development.
UK and Indonesia Trade and Investment Opportunities
The UK is seeking to forge greater economic ties with the Indo-Pacific and Indonesia is among its key partners in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia Increases the Minimum Wage for 2023
Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower announced that minimum wages across the country will increase by a maximum of 10 percent for 2023.
Singapore Launches ESG Impact Hub: What it Means for Green Finance
Singapore recently launched the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Impact Hub to promote the country’s ESG ecosystem and set global standards for green and sustainable finance.
