Other Briefings
Singapore to Sign Free Trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union in October
Singapore is scheduled to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in October 2019. Learn more about what this means for investors in this op/ed from Chris Devonshire-Ellis.
ASEAN Countries Want Free Trade Agreements to Develop Russian Trade
ASEAN member states called for improvements in the region’s Free Trade status with Russia. Nearly all members with the exception of Vietnam, which has a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-inclusive Eurasian Economic Union, suffer from low bilateral trade volumes with Russia.
The ASEAN-Hong Kong China Free Trade Agreement
The ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) came into effect on June 11 for Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Learn more about what it means for businesses in ASEAN and Hong Kong.
China Makes Up US Trade War Deficit by Buying from ASEAN, Belt and Road Countries
China is balancing the US trade slowdown with more trade with ASEAN and Belt and Road Initiative countries. Read this op/ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis.
ASEAN & the Eurasian Economic Union. Room For Growth in Bilateral Trade & Supply Chain Developments
Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis ASEAN’s trade is largely taken up with other countries in Southeast Asia, China, and India; however, that environment is beginning to change with the addition of bilateral trade and services with the Eurasian Economic Union, and with Russia especially. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is a trade bloc that includes Armenia, […]
Emerging Opportunities in Myanmar’s Construction Sector
Myanmar offers a promising economic environment for construction and real estate investors. The country’s construction sector is only expected to grow in the coming years. Find out more in our latest article.
German FDI in ASEAN Part IV: The Philippines and Singapore
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in the Philippines and Singapore in the fourth part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
Singapore: Digitization of a Financial Powerhouse
Financial technology, or Fintech, has experienced rapid growth in Singapore in recent years. Read our latest article to know more about the country’s growing Fintech sector.
German FDI in ASEAN Part III: Malaysia and Myanmar
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Malaysia and Myanmar in the third part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
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.
