Other Briefings
ASEAN as Asia’s New Manufacturing Hub: Too Good to be True?
Can companies be as productive in ASEAN as they were in China? This article explores productivity rates in some of ASEAN’s top manufacturing hubs.
The Philippines’ Foreign Investment Act: Amendments May Attract FDI from SMEs
Learn more about the amended provisions of the Foreign Investments Act (FIA) of 1991, aimed to attract greater foreign investment into the country.
Malaysia’s 2020 Budget Courts Investment from MNCs, China
Malaysia’s 2020 budget provides incentives to attract investment from MNCs and China, while also offering incentives for digitizing. In this article, we look at the salient features of the budget and their implications for businesses.
Singapore-Eurasian Economic Union FTA Opens Asia for Russian Businesses
Chris Devonshire-Ellis writes on the new Singapore-EAEU FTA, which is poised to provide a new, and significant, outlet for Russian investment into Asia. Read on to learn why.
New Tax Cuts, Incentives in the Philippines under CITIRA
New tax cuts and incentives in the Philippines are available under the Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Rationalization Act (CITIRA). Read on to see if the corporate tax reform benefits your business.
The ASEAN Automobile Industry: Top Destinations for Manufacturers
ASEAN’s automobile industry offers vast opportunities for investments for manufacturers and distributors of automobile components. Read on to learn more.
Is ASEAN’s Manufacturing Productivity Really Equivalent to China in the 1990’s?
Chris Devonshire-Ellis examines what ASEAN offers manufacturers in this op/ed. It is a lot more than just contract manufacturing opportunities.
Why Setting Up in Singapore Makes Sense for Business in ASEAN
Singapore is a preeminent destination for setting up a regional headquarters to pursue business opportunities across ASEAN and Asia. Learn why here.
Singapore to Sign Free Trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union in October
Singapore is scheduled to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in October 2019. Learn more about what this means for investors in this op/ed from Chris Devonshire-Ellis.
ASEAN Countries Want Free Trade Agreements to Develop Russian Trade
ASEAN member states called for improvements in the region’s Free Trade status with Russia. Nearly all members with the exception of Vietnam, which has a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-inclusive Eurasian Economic Union, suffer from low bilateral trade volumes with Russia.
