Other Briefings
China Announces New ASEAN Belt & Road Initiative Projects Centered Around Cambodia
At the 2022 ASEAN Summit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced Beijing’s approval of Chinese investment in infrastructure projects in the ASEAN region.
German Trade with Singapore: An Overview
More than 2,000 German companies are active in Singapore. They utilize the city-state as a regional base for expansion into Southeast Asia and beyond.
Indonesia Preparing Incentives to Woo Investors for New Capital City
Indonesia is preparing incentives to attract foreign investments to support building its ambitious new capital city, Nusantara.
How to Obtain Halal Certification in Malaysia
Foreign companies looking to obtain a Halal certification in Malaysia must apply to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). JAKIM will then conduct an on-site inspection of the applicant’s premises.
Companies in Singapore Must Now Maintain Register of Nominee Shareholders and Nominators
Singaporean and foreign companies are now obligated to maintain a non-public register of nominee shareholders and their nominators.
Can Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Attract Foreign Investors?
Unlike other sovereign wealth funds, Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund explicitly seeks foreign co-investors to capitalize the fund rather than rely on commodity revenues.
Malaysia’s Ratification of CPTPP to Help Increase Trade
Malaysia’s ratification of the CPTPP offers local businesses expansion opportunities around the Asia Pacific and further.
Indonesia and Thailand Implement QR Payment Linkage, Key to Increasing Digital Integration in Southeast Asia
Enabling cross-border QR payment linkages is also a step towards greater financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.
The Philippines’ 12th Foreign Investment Negative List: Implications for Foreign Investors
The Philippines’ 12th Regular Foreign Investment Negative List provides foreign investors with greater access to the Filipino economy.
Vietnam’s Energy Crunch: Coal’s Dominance and the Need for Renewables
Vietnam’s breakneck economic growth is putting pressure on its energy sources, with frequent power outages burdening businesses nationwide.
