Other Briefings
Laos Enhancing Cross Border Railway Connectivity with Malaysia, China
Malaysia and Laos aim to enhance cross-railway cooperation to improve trade through a Memorandum of Collaboration.
How RCEP Ratification Benefits the Philippines
The RCEP officially comes into force for the Philippines in early June and opens a gateway of opportunities for businesses and investors.
An Overview of Indonesia’s Free Trade Agreements
Indonesia has signed a number of free trade agreements as an independent market as well as through its membership in ASEAN. These trade agreements provide businesses with improved market access for goods and services and investment opportunities.
Philippines Ratifies RCEP Agreement: Opportunities for Businesses
Having ratified the RCEP agreement in February, we discuss prospects in key growth sectors in the Philippines – agriculture, BPO, and electronics.
Employment Permits in Malaysia
Malaysia provides several types of employment permits for foreign workers. We discuss these options in this article.
UK-Malaysia 2023 Trade and Investment Trends Showcase a Lack of Interest into ASEAN
While the UK was reducing its overall capital exposure to Malaysia, Malaysia has grown its investments in the UK substantially.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023 is out now and available to download.
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.
The 17th East Asia Summit Declaration: Analysis & Opinion
The 2022 East Asia Summit (EAS) concluded last week having been hosted by Cambodia.
China Announces New ASEAN Belt & Road Initiative Projects Centered Around Cambodia
At the 2022 ASEAN Summit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced Beijing’s approval of Chinese investment in infrastructure projects in the ASEAN region.
