Trade Mark Protection in Southeast Asia for SMEs – Registration and Trade Mark Search
A trade mark is an important asset with significant monetary value for a company. In this article, we outline the registration process for trade mark holders operating in Southeast Asia and review the key issues affecting SMEs’ intellectual property rights.
ASEAN Launches Joint Stock Index
Seven of the regional ASEAN stock exchanges are to jointly launch their own ASEAN/FTSE Index aimed at attracting greater international investment into the economic bloc.
Singapore Holding Companies’ Edge in ASEAN
In this article, we examine the factors that make Singapore the preferred destination for foreign direct investment in the ASEAN region.
ASEAN Economic Community 2015 Deadline May Not Be Met
A report issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has suggested that with less than two years to go till the December 31, 2015, deadline, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) may no longer be a reality.
Volkswagen to Manufacture in Thailand
Volkswagen look set to establish their first manufacturing plant in Thailand as the country introduces new tax incentives to encourage foreign investment in the auto industry.
TPP Agreement Facing Negotiation Challenges
Negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA could face further opposition as some countries seek “inconsistent” and preferential policies.
ASEAN Briefing Turns One Year Old
In the year since we launched ASEAN Briefing, awareness of what ASEAN is and its importance to China, India and Asia as a whole has significantly increased.
April 2014 ASEAN Regional Meetings
There are a number of important meetings taking place in April, including the ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting.
ASEAN Media Organizations Unite to Launch ePaper
ASEAN’s four leading English-language newspapers have united to launch a joint ePaper subscription that will seek to unite their readership on a single news platform.
Positive Economic Outlook for the Philippines as Exports and Imports See Strong Growth
The Philippines’ exports grew by 9.3 percent year-on-year to US$4.38 billion in January 2014, according to the latest figures released by the National Economic and Development Authority.