Other Briefings
The TPP’s 16th Round of Negotiation in Singapore
The TPP presents a golden opportunity for all parties involved, as it could be beneficial for many businesses in various sectors throughout the region.
ASEAN-India Free Trade Area Part IV: Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia
In the fourth and final part of our ASEAN-India Free Trade Area analysis, we will examine trade trends and statistics from India to Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
Vietnam and Singapore Sign Second Protocol to Amend DTA
Jan. 16 – On September 12, 2012, Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Vietnamese Minister of Finance Vuong Dinh Hue signed a second Protocol to amend the existing double taxation agreement (DTA) between the two countries. The DTA entered into force on January 11, 2013 in Singapore, and will be […]
Singapore-European Union Conclude Free Trade Agreement
Dec. 18 – Singapore concluded an agreement with the European Union (EU) this weekend in a deal that will grant both parties improved access to each other’s markets. Singapore is the first Southeast Asian nation to conclude such a deal, with the agreement seeing the EU eliminating tariffs on all imports from Singapore over a […]
Asia Briefing Report: An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore
Asia Briefing’s new report touches on everything you need to know about doing business in Singapore, and is now available as a complimentary PDF download! Aug. 28 – Asia Briefing, in cooperation with its parent firm Dezan Shira & Associates, has just released a new 25-page report introducing everything that a foreign investor should be […]
The China Alternative – Singapore
The China Alternative is our series on other foreign investment destinations in emerging Asia that may soon be competing with China in terms of labor costs, infrastructure and operational capacity. In this issue we look at Singapore. By Joshua Gill and Martino di Nola Background Jul. 17 – In a global economy dominated by huge […]
Singapore and United Kingdom Ink DTA Protocol
Mar. 6 – The UK and Singapore have signed a second protocol to their existing Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on February 15, 2012, amending withholding tax rates. According to the protocol, the withholding tax rate for dividends is set at 0 percent, except for real estate investment trusts, which will be taxed at 15 percent. […]
Malaysia Issues Incentives for Forest City Financial Zone
Discover the incentives offered by Malaysia’s Forest City Financial Zone, designed to attract global businesses and talent.
India Joins Project Nexus: Enhancing ASEAN Economic Ties
India’s role in Project Nexus enhances cross-border payments with ASEAN, improving transaction efficiency and strengthening regional economic ties.
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.
