Other Briefings
Singapore and EU Sign Digital Trade Agreement
Singapore and the EU signed a digital trade agreement in February, making it the fifth of its kind signed by the city-state.
Incentives for Doing Business in Indonesia
Indonesia has enhanced and improved the incentives offered to businesses in a bid to spur foreign and domestic investments into the country.
ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Banks Consider Dropping US Dollar, Euro and Yen, Indonesia Calls for Phasing Out Visa and Mastercard
Growing calls to settle financial transactions in local currencies.
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.
Vietnam to Ease Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Industry
Vietnam is seeking to ease visa requirements for foreign visitors. Among the changes being discussed is increasing the duration of e-visas to 45 days.
Singapore and Vietnam Sign MoUs to Enhance Economic Cooperation
Singapore and Vietnam have signed several MoUs cover collaboration on trade, the green-digital economy, and maritime and port cooperation.
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.
Indonesia Issues Incentives for New Capital City Project
Indonesia has issued various incentives to attract investments into its new capital city project.
Tax Incentives Under Malaysia’s Budget 2023
Malaysia’s 2023 Budget offers enhanced tax incentives for key industries such as aerospace, shipbuilding, electric vehicles, and electronics.
