Other Briefings
Moving Away from Oil: How Can Brunei Diversify its Economy?
Brunei sees diversification as integral to its economic development and has outlined plans to reduce oil dependency and develop other industries.
Why Does the US-ASEAN Special Summit Lack Substantial Value?
Despite hitting the right notes, the US-ASEAN summit lacked the concrete trade and investment commitments that ASEAN members were seeking.
Beware the Post-Covid, Partial-Opening Up Of ASEAN
The partial opening of ASEAN economies can mean partially closing them too. It pays to alert and have contingency plans in place.
Cambodia’s Border Reopening: Opportunities for Tourism Sector
Cambodia’s border reopening is a boost to its tourism industry, which is an important contributor to the economy, behind the textile and garment manufacturing sector.
Malaysia’s Border Reopening: Boost for Tourism Sector, Hiring in Palm Oil Industry
We discuss how Malaysia’s border reopening will benefit the tourism and palm oil production industries and list the updated entry requirements.
Thailand Issues Tax Incentives for Investments in Local Startups
We list the eligibility criteria, targeted industries, and tax incentives available for entities or individuals making investments into Thai startups.
Assessing the Current Human Resources Talent Pool in ASEAN
ASEAN is endowed with a diverse workforce but these are spread across different levels of the developmental spectrum.
HDB Green Towns: Supporting Singapore’s Sustainable Development Goals
Singapore’s HDB Green Town program has an overarching goal of reducing annual energy consumption by public estates by 15 percent by 2030.
The Australia-Asian PowerLink: Encouraging Investments in ASEAN Renewable Energy
The Australia-Asia PowerLink should be a wake-up call for ASEAN members to spur renewable energy investments.
Laos Issues Tax Obligations for Non-Resident E-commerce and Digital Platform Providers, Joins Other ASEAN Markets
The taxing of non-resident e-commerce and digital players in Laos is part of a continuing trend in ASEAN.
