Other Briefings
The US-ASEAN Trade and Investment Facilitation Agreement Explained
The US and ASEAN have agreed on an updated TIFA arrangement for 2021-22, along with an Expanded Economic Engagement (E3) Work Plan.
ASEAN Trade Partners Meeting: Developments with the US, EU, Hong Kong, India and Russia
Economic ministerial-level consultation meetings between ASEAN and its partners – the US, Hong Kong, India, the European Union, and Russia.
Digital Banking in Malaysia: New Opportunities for Fintech
Malaysia’s central bank is set to issue its first digital banking licenses in early 2022, a move that could position the country as one of Southeast Asia’s leaders in fintech.
High-Tech in Thailand: Incentives for R&D, Semiconductors, and Smart Packaging
Thailand has released new incentives for investments in R&D, semiconductor manufacturing, smart packaging, and other digital technologies.
Due Diligence in ASEAN
Successful due diligence allows companies to minimize their risk exposure and capture the benefits of the ASEAN markets.
The UK Starts Talks to Join CPTPP, Seeking Access to ASEAN
The UK’s interest in joining the CPTPP shows the government’s ambitions in expanding economic ties with Asian markets beyond China, such as with ASEAN.
Bukalapak Becomes Indonesia’s First Listed Tech Unicorn
Indonesian e-commerce platform Bukalapak became the country’s first listed tech unicorn as the company made its debut on the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
The US-Afghanistan Withdrawal: Islamic Repercussions in ASEAN
Chris Devonshire Ellis highlights the possible impact of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan on insurgency across Southeast Asia.
Thailand’s Sandbox Reopening: Implications for Tourism in Southeast Asia
Since July 2021, Thailand has allowed foreign travelers to enter the island of Phuket via the Phuket Sandbox program.
RCEP Countries Lead in Chinese Q2 BRI Outbound Investment
The RCEP nations of ASEAN, in addition to Japan and South Korea, were big winners in Q2 Chinese investment 2021, according to research from China Investment Research.
