Other Briefings
E-Commerce Retail Sales See Rapid Growth in ASEAN
E-commerce is set to soar in Southeast Asia, as internet penetration in the region has reached a momentous turning point, according to a recent UBS report.
ASEAN-India Services and Investment FTA Inches Closer to Implementation
The ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement in Services and Investment is one step closer to implementation following approval by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce to accept the terms outlined in the region-wide agreement.
August 2014 ASEAN Regional Meetings
There are a number of important ASEAN regional meetings taking place in August, including the 46th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting, the RCEP Ministers Meeting and the ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement Trade Negotiation Committee Meeting.
ASEAN +3 Bolsters Financial Assistance in the Region
An expanded financial assistance pool among the ASEAN +3 nations was implemented last week, strengthening financial cooperation within the region.
Singapore and Vietnam Sign MOU on Intellectual Property
Singapore and Vietnam committed to greater collaboration on intellectual property (IP) utilization and protection in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on Wednesday, July 2. The two countries signed the agreement during the four-day 44th Asean Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC) meeting in Ho Chih Minh City this week.
July 2014 ASEAN Regional Meetings
There are a number of important ASEAN regional meetings taking place in July, including the 5th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Meeting.
ASEAN and the Intellectual Property Ladder
The less developed nature of business-related legislation in the ASEAN region means the dangers of intellectual property (IP) infringement are often great. In this article, we take a look at IP legislation across the ASEAN region and highlight important frameworks governing the protection of IP.
ASEAN Corporate Governance Improves
Corporate governance among some of ASEAN’s top public companies improved significantly last year, according to a report released last week.
E-Commerce Markets Across ASEAN
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines are quickly becoming four of the hottest e-commerce markets in ASEAN. In this article, we review the characteristics of each nation’s e-commerce markets and highlight opportunities for international investors.
Hong Kong Gets Public Consultation Over ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
The Government of Hong Kong has initiated a public consultation on the proposed free trade agreement between Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. As the second largest trading partner in goods with Hong Kong, ASEAN receives the fifth largest inflow of FDI from Hong Kong. Despite this, the territory is not covered by the current China-ASEAN FTA that came into effect in 2010.
