ASEAN Trade Partners Meeting: Developments with the US, EU, Hong Kong, India and Russia
Economic ministerial-level consultation meetings between ASEAN and its partners – the US, Hong Kong, India, the European Union, and Russia.
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.
Cambodia Ratifies Free Trade Agreement with China
Cambodia has ratified the bilateral FTA with China, which aims to increase the trade of goods through reducing and eliminating tariffs.
Due Diligence in ASEAN
Successful due diligence allows companies to minimize their risk exposure and capture the benefits of the ASEAN markets.
The UK Starts Talks to Join CPTPP, Seeking Access to ASEAN
The UK’s interest in joining the CPTPP shows the government’s ambitions in expanding economic ties with Asian markets beyond China, such as with ASEAN.
The US-Afghanistan Withdrawal: Islamic Repercussions in ASEAN
Chris Devonshire Ellis highlights the possible impact of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan on insurgency across Southeast Asia.
RCEP Countries Lead in Chinese Q2 BRI Outbound Investment
The RCEP nations of ASEAN, in addition to Japan and South Korea, were big winners in Q2 Chinese investment 2021, according to research from China Investment Research.
Thailand and the EU Resume Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
Thailand and the European Union (EU) have agreed to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), seven years after talks collapsed in 2014.
How US Businesses Can Access the East Asian US$25 Trillion RCEP Free Trade Market Agreement via Existing Agreements
US businesses can access the RCEP free trade agreement through its existing agreements with partners in the region.
Russian Outbound Investment into ASEAN & Southeast Asia
In this article, we explore the new trends and rivers of Russian overseas direct investments (ODI) into Southeast Asia and ASEAN.