Other Briefings
Indonesia’s Digital Economy Attracts Investments from US Tech Giants
US tech giants Tesla, Google, and Amazon have shown interest in investing in Indonesia, in particular, in its digital economy and electric vehicle industry.
The End of Britain’s EU Transition Period is Set to Boost Economic Ties with Asia
In 2019, Asia accounted for 20 percent of both the UK’s exports and imports. These levels were on par with the Americas, albeit growing much quicker.
Understanding Labuan’s New Tax Framework
Labuan, a federal territory of Malaysia, issued a new tax framework in early 2019, which impacts a variety of tax requirements, such as the abolition of the 20,000-ringgit tax ceiling.
US Extends GSP Status for Indonesia
The US extended Indonesia’s Generalized System of Preference (GSP) status in early November 2020, meaning thousands of Indonesian exports to the US are duty free.
More Countries Join ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
In early November, South Africa, Thailand, and Cuba became signatories to ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC).
The Asia Briefing Weekly Round Up
The Asia Briefing Weekly Round Up, designed to help our ASEAN readers stay up to date with developments elsewhere in Asia.
New RCEP Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin to Boost Finishing of Products Investment into Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar
The RCEP will help boost foreign investment into ASEAN’s lower-wage countries.
Planning Your 2021 Investment Budgets: Opportunities in ASEAN
Businesses planning their 2021 investment budgets should see ASEAN as having the best growth potential for the medium and long-term.
Planning Your 2021 Investment Budget: Opportunities in Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the top destinations for foreign investment in Southeast Asia, in particular, for ‘China plus one’ investors.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2021– New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2021, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates is available to download.
