Other Briefings
ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement Signed
The ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) was signed during the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila. The pact, which will come into force on January 1, 2019 is expected to benefit foreign businesses significantly as it will expand Hong Kong’s network to cover all major economies in South East Asia.
Investing in Cambodia’s Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is endowed with several advantages for export-oriented manufacturing industries, such as access to cheap labor, and its connectivity with several well-established foreign markets. Read more in our latest article.
India-Myanmar Relations: Growing Multifaceted Bilateral Ties
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Myanmar between September 5 and 6. Relations between the two countries are multifaceted, with both sides sharing key concerns over maritime security and other transnational issues.
Singapore Set to Sign Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union by Year-End
Singapore is set to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a free trade bloc that includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Krygyzstan, and Russia. Read more in our latest article.
Kra Canal Project Revisited As Part Of China’s Maritime Silk Road
The Kra Canal project has swept back into vogue again after years of being dismissed as too difficult to build, and opposition from Singapore. An Asian equivalent of the Suez or Panama canals, if approved, it will be one of the biggest engineering and construction projects of this century.
Singapore’s Start-up Ecosystem – Part III: The Role of Venture Capital Funds
Singapore has created a vibrant start-up ecosystem over the past five years. In this third and concluding article of a three-part series, we look at the role of venture capital funds in nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation in Singapore.
The Southern Economic Corridor: Boosting Trade and Investment in Cambodia
Stretching from Myanmar to Vietnam, the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) aims to further integrate the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In this article, we look at the improved connectivity brought on by the SEC and how it is boosting trade and investment in Cambodia.
Tourism Industry in the Philippines: Part II
In the first part of this Op-ed, our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead highlighted the opportunities and incentives for foreign investors in the country’s tourism industry. In this concluding part, he discusses in greater detail the various sectors of the tourism industry in the Philippines.
Import and Export Procedures in Laos – Best Practices
As Laos continues to integrate its market and regulatory system within ASEAN, the ease of doing business for both importers and exporters will continue to improve. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of Laos.
IP Protection in the Philippines Automotive Industry
In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies foreign companies should adopt to enforce their intellectual property rights in the Philippines automotive industry.
