Other Briefings
The Completed China-Laos Railway: Bringing Opportunities for ASEAN and the Asia Pacific
The completed China-Laos railway can transform Laos from a landlocked country into a land-linked hub that connects the wider region.
Vietnam to Increase Production of Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine
Vietnam and Russia have agreed to expand the production of the Sputnik V vaccine in Vietnam.
Singapore Issues New Supply Chain Initiative to Help SMEs
The Supply Chain 4.0 Initiative aims to integrate more technology to assist SMEs in the face of future disruptions to supply chains.
Why the Agtech Industry Will Aid Vietnam’s Hi-Tech Growth
Vietnam’s agtech industry presents significant opportunities as the government focuses on hi-tech investment to increase capacity and quality.
The ASEAN Smart Logistics Network: An Overview
The ASEAN Smart Logistics Network is a platform that aims to promote logistics interconnectivity and integration within the ASEAN bloc.
Singapore Exchange Becomes the First Major Bourse in Asia to Allow SPAC Listings
As of September 3, 2021, the Singapore Exchange is among Asia’s first major bourse to allow the listing of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).
Digital Banking in Malaysia: New Opportunities for Fintech
Malaysia’s central bank is set to issue its first digital banking licenses in early 2022, a move that could position the country as one of Southeast Asia’s leaders in fintech.
High-Tech in Thailand: Incentives for R&D, Semiconductors, and Smart Packaging
Thailand has released new incentives for investments in R&D, semiconductor manufacturing, smart packaging, and other digital technologies.
Opportunities in Malaysia’s Rubber Glove Industry
The upsurge in global demand for PPE presents many scalable opportunities in Malaysia’s rubber glove industry.
Bukalapak Becomes Indonesia’s First Listed Tech Unicorn
Indonesian e-commerce platform Bukalapak became the country’s first listed tech unicorn as the company made its debut on the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
