Other Briefings
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).
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.
The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act and ASEAN
Read our latest article to know more about the US Asia Reassurance Initiative Act and what it means for ASEAN.
Import Procedures in ASEAN
In this article, we outline the import procedures in member states of ASEAN.
Export Procedures in ASEAN
In this article, we outline the export procedures in member states of ASEAN.
Investing in ASEAN’s Tea Industry
In this article, we look at the prospects for the tea industry in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Investing in ASEAN’s Coffee Industry
ASEAN’s coffee industry offers several opportunities for foreign investors. Read our latest article to know more about the coffee industry in Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand and the Philippines.
Threading the Needle: the Rise of Myanmar as a Garment Manufacturing Alternative
Myanmar’s clothing exports have grown from US$337 million in 2010 to US$1.46 billion in 2015, and could reach US$12 billion by 2020. Learn about opportunities for foreign investment in Myanmar’s burgeoning garment industry, and the driver’s of the country’s growing competitiveness.
Cambodia’s Garment Manufacturing Industry
Cambodia’s garment manufacturing industry is largely export-oriented and highly integrated into global supply chains. In this article, we briefly discuss the main characteristics of the garment manufacturing industry in Cambodia and the advantages it offers to foreign investors.
ASEAN Meets with Russia & China; Discusses SCO & EAEU
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has been meeting with ministers from the ASEAN bloc of countries in Singapore this past week in preparations for the ASEAN 2018 summit due to be held in November. Several plenary sessions were held, with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi also in attendance. Neither Russia nor China is members of ASEAN, […]
