Other Briefings
Bersama Malaysia: Microsoft Commits US$1 Billion Investment to Establish Data Center in Malaysia
Microsoft is establishing its first data center in Malaysia, which is expected to create 19,000 jobs and generate US$4.6 billion in revenue for the country.
Singapore and Thailand Launch Integrated Real Time Payment Systems
Singapore and Thailand launched the world’s first linkage of real-time payment systems, which will facilitate faster and cheaper cross-border transfers.
Minimum Wages in ASEAN for 2021
Due to the pandemic, many ASEAN members did not raise their minimum wages or did not raise them significantly.
An Overview of Malaysia’s Investment Corridors
Malaysia is home to five investment corridors, which offer their own distinct investment roadmaps.
UK exporters’ use of Singapore as ASEAN’s supply chain gateway boosted by new bilateral trade agreement
By Bob Savic, Advisor to Dezan Shira & Associates From “Singapore-on-Thames” to cruising on the Singapore River There was much controversy, before and after the United Kingdom’s (UK) Brexit from the European Union (EU), in talk of it adopting a free trade and manufacturing model similar to Singapore’s. The idea was dubbed as “Singapore-on-Thames” by […]
Vietnam’s Automobile Industry and Opportunities for EU Investors
Vietnam’s automobile industry presents growing opportunities for EU investors thanks to a growing middle class and the upcoming EVFTA.
An Asian Leopard Awakes: The Rise of Sri Lanka; Singapore’s New Business Companion
Sri Lanka is being developed to act as an accessory in part to Singapore, the regional Southeast Asia financial and services capital.
Relocating Or Exiting Your Business From Myanmar
Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis Myanmar business border relocation options with Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Bangladesh, China and India Wage, trade and incentive comparisons Winding Up a Myanmar Foreign Invested Company
India, ASEAN Agree to Review FTA Scope, Address Uneven Market Access
India and ASEAN agreed to start discussions on reviewing the scope of the ASEAN-India free trade agreement,10 years since it came into force.
Turkey to Forge Closer Ties with ASEAN and Asia
Turkey is seeking to forge closer ties with ASEAN and Asia through its Asia Anew initiative which was launched in late 2019.
