Other Briefings
ASEAN-India Free Trade Area Part II: Indonesia, Vietnam & Myanmar
By Alex Tangkilisan Feb. 20 – In the second part of our ASEAN-India Free Trade Area analysis, we will examine trade trends and statistics from India to Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar. Indonesia and Vietnam make up two of the major six economies in ASEAN, while Myanmar is one of the four smallest economies in the […]
China Signs Bilateral Agreements with Ireland and Indonesia
By Xiaolei Gu Apr. 3 – China and Ireland announced a mutually beneficial strategic partnership during Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny’s visit to Beijing last week, while the two sides also signed a number of agreements to promote cooperation in trade, investment, science and technology.
Indonesia Wants to Delay China-ASEAN Pact
Jan. 14 – The Indonesian government has formally lodged a letter to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) asking for the group’s free trade pact with China to be delayed to January 2011. The deal began this month; imposing zero tariffs on around 90 percent of imported goods including textiles, steel and chemicals. Indonesia […]
India, Indonesia to Sign Free Trade Agreement
Oct. 20 – After signing the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, Jakarta and New Delhi are now set to launch negotiations for a similar bilateral deal to open trade in goods and services between their respective countries. The Indo-Indonesian Joint Study Group (JSG) after studying the advantages of an economic cooperation between the two recommends the […]
Southeast Asia Manufacturing Tracker: Key Insights and Trends
Discover key insights and trends shaping Southeast Asia’s manufacturing sector in 2024. This tracker explores PMI values, workforce data, GDP contributions, and policy responses, highlighting the region’s growth opportunities and challenges.
Philippines Imposes New VAT Rate on Foreign Digital Services
Explore how the Philippines’ new 12% VAT on foreign digital services reshapes the market, affects consumers, and drives local industry growth.
Philippines Plans Stock Tax Reduction to Revive Capital Market
The Philippine government plans to drastically reduce the stock transaction tax from 0.6 percent to 0.1 percent, a move which aims to stimulate trading activity and attract more investors.
Australia Approves Renewable Energy Link to Singapore
Australia’s approval of a renewable energy link to Singapore can reshape Southeast Asia’s energy landscape and boost regional clean energy initiatives.
Vietnam’s Data Center Market: A New Frontier for Global Investors
Vietnam’s data center market stands at the threshold of significant growth, driven by the country’s evolving digital landscape and the recent implementation of the revised Telecommunications Law.
ASEAN Labor Costs: Minimum Wage and Social Insurance Essentials
When assessing labor costs in ASEAN, foreign investors should be aware that governments are increasing social protection expenditure in areas such as pensions, health coverage, and welfare assistance.
