Other Briefings
State by State – ASEAN and Connecticut Trade
Connecticut – known for its financial services and high end manufacturing – is rapidly emerging as an important trading partner for the ASEAN region. Trade flows have grown quickly in recent years, a trend which will increase under TPP.
State by State – ASEAN and Pennsylvania Trade
Pennsylvania is an important economic player within the US and the world. The state’s service industry and hi-tech manufacturers stand to benefit from the TPP and look to ASEAN as an increasingly important trade partner.
State by State – ASEAN and Ohio Trade
Ohio is a major state economy in the US thanks to the trade relationships Ohio-based companies have with other countries. ASEAN in particular has been a key trade partner with future potential for growing trade links under the TPP.
Logging On: New Internet Cable Boosts Myanmar’s Connectivity with Neighbors
Earlier this week Jiang Zhengxin – vice general manager of China United Telecommunications Corp. –revealed that the company has been contracted to construct China’s first international undersea internet cable linking China and Myanmar.
Singapore Issues Further Updates to its FATCA Regulations
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released new information on its website relating to compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) plans FTA expansion within ASEAN
The Eurasian Economic Union is actively working to improve its trade relationships with ASEAN members ahead of the ASEAN Economic Community’s completion this December. In this article, we analyze how far the EAEU has advanced relations with individual ASEAN nations.
Asian Highway to Link India, Myanmar, and Thailand
A new section of the planned Asian highway linking India, Myanmar, and Thailand has become operational. The 25.6 kilometer roadway will reduce travel time between Thinggan Nyenaung and Kawkareik from three hours to 45 minutes.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting, Upcoming DTA, and Expanded Tax Incentives
In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important outcomes from the recent Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers, as well as highlighting regulatory changes taking place in Singapore and Indonesia.
No New Tax Measures from the Philippines for President Aquino’s Final Year
According to recent statements from the Philippine government, the country will not be introducing any major new tax measures during President Benigno Aquino’s final year in office. However, the government will continue to search for efficiencies in the areas of tax administration and collection in order to boost tax receipts.
Norway Enters into Formal Partnership with ASEAN
Norway has become the first European country to enter into a formal partnership with the ASEAN trading bloc. The northern European country has been accepted as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner, a move that was announced at the recent ASEAN meeting in Kuala Lumpur.The ASEAN free trade area includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
