The ASEAN-Hong Kong China Free Trade Agreement
The ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) came into effect on June 11 for Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Learn more about what it means for businesses in ASEAN and Hong Kong.
China Makes Up US Trade War Deficit by Buying from ASEAN, Belt and Road Countries
China is balancing the US trade slowdown with more trade with ASEAN and Belt and Road Initiative countries. Read this op/ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis.
ASEAN & the Eurasian Economic Union. Room For Growth in Bilateral Trade & Supply Chain Developments
Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis ASEAN’s trade is largely taken up with other countries in Southeast Asia, China, and India; however, that environment is beginning to change with the addition of bilateral trade and services with the Eurasian Economic Union, and with Russia especially. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is a trade bloc that includes Armenia, […]
German Investment in ASEAN Part V: Thailand and Vietnam
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for German investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Thailand and Vietnam in the fifth and concluding part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
German FDI in ASEAN Part IV: The Philippines and Singapore
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in the Philippines and Singapore in the fourth part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
Singapore: Digitization of a Financial Powerhouse
Financial technology, or Fintech, has experienced rapid growth in Singapore in recent years. Read our latest article to know more about the country’s growing Fintech sector.
German FDI in ASEAN Part III: Malaysia and Myanmar
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Malaysia and Myanmar in the third part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
Labor Contracts in ASEAN
In this article, we discuss the salient features of labor contracts and social security obligations in five major ASEAN economies – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
German FDI in ASEAN Part I: Brunei and Cambodia
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Brunei and Cambodia in the first part of our four-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
Thailand’s Investment Outlook for 2019
Thailand serves as a gateway to one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions. Read more about the country’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2019 in our latest article.