Other Briefings
Laos Planned Railways: Opening a National Rail Network in 2021
At present, Laos doesn’t have any railways. However, that is about to change in 2021, through progress on the China-Laos Economic Corridor.
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.
Myanmar’s Prospects for Post-Coup Foreign Trade & Investment
Big questions remain over the prospects for existing and future foreign investment in Myanmar following the coup.
Myanmar Coup: Government Shake-up with Military backed Ministers now in Place, but Chief Justices and Anti-Corruption Personnel Remain
Latest updates on the coup in Myanmar.
Myanmar Coup: Updates and What To Do If You Are In The Country
Reports from Myanmar today have indicated that a military coup has been underway and that President Win Myint together with the nation’s elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other high-ranking Government officials.
ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements: An Overview
It is important for foreign investors to understand ASEAN’s free trade agreements (FTAs) to capitalize on the bloc’s long-term potential.
Japan’s JICA Provides Loans to Support SMEs and Infrastructure in Myanmar
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed a loan agreement with the government of Myanmar to provide 42.7 billion yen to support SMEs and infrastructure.
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).
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.
