Other Briefings
Indonesia Signs Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with Australia
Indonesia and Australia have signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to open up their economies to mutually beneficial growth. Read our latest article to know more about the key provisions of the FTA.
Labor Contracts in ASEAN
In this article, we discuss the salient features of labor contracts and social security obligations in five major ASEAN economies – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Singapore’s 2019 Budget: Key Highlights
Last month, Singapore announced its 2019 budget. In this article, we present key highlights from the budget and outline their potential implications for businesses.
Indonesia’s E-Commerce Sector – Market Potential and Challenges
Indonesia’s e-commerce industry holds a lot of promise for foreign investors. In this article, we discuss some of the latest trends in the Indonesian e-commerce market.
German FDI in ASEAN Part II: Indonesia and Laos
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Indonesia and Laos in the second part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
Cambodia’s Investment Outlook for 2019
Located between Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia is an attractive investment destination for businesses looking to expand in ASEAN. Read more about the country’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2019 in our latest article.
German FDI in ASEAN Part I: Brunei and Cambodia
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Brunei and Cambodia in the first part of our four-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Signed
The European Parliament has now approved the free trade pact between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Singapore – the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA). The trade pact signals both sides’ strong commitment to free trade at a time of increasing protectionism and is also seen as a prelude to a future FTA between the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Brunei’s Investment Outlook for 2019
Brunei’s government has in recent times sought to diversify the country’s economy by reducing its reliance on its hydrocarbon exports and focusing on industries such as information and communication technology and halal manufacturing. Read more about the country’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2019 in our latest article.
Laos’ Investment Outlook for 2019
In recent years, Laos’ energy sector has experienced massive investments largely due to the country’s natural hydropower resources. Read our latest article to understand Laos’ latest FDI trends and outlook for 2019.
