Other Briefings
Singapore and Vietnam Sign MoUs to Enhance Economic Cooperation
Singapore and Vietnam have signed several MoUs cover collaboration on trade, the green-digital economy, and maritime and port cooperation.
Philippines Ratifies RCEP Agreement: Opportunities for Businesses
Having ratified the RCEP agreement in February, we discuss prospects in key growth sectors in the Philippines – agriculture, BPO, and electronics.
Indonesia’s Top Sectors to Watch for in 2023
Foreign investors should note the key sectors where growth is expected to rise in Indonesia for 2023, including downstream mining and infrastructure.
Indonesia’s Second Home Visa: What are the Requirements?
Indonesia has issued second home visas, the first of its kind for the country, which will allow foreigners to stay for between five to 10 years.
Thailand Opens First Digital Free Trade Hub
The Smart Digital Hub will host bonded warehouses storing Chinese products to be sold in Thailand and Thai products to be shipped to Chinese consumers to be sold on Alibaba platforms.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023 is out now and available to download.
Philippines to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Philippines government wants to establish a sovereign wealth fund to spur infrastructure development but there are worries over diverting resources and transparency of the fund.
Philippines to Prepare Green Lane for Strategic Investments
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is preparing to sign an executive order to create a ‘green lane’ for strategic investments into the country. Licenses and permits could be processed more efficiently under the scheme.
Implementing Industry 4.0 in Singapore’s Manufacturing Sector
We discuss the Industry 4.0 opportunities in Singapore’s manufacturing sector, from electronics to pharmaceuticals, and major players,
How Singapore is Poised to Take Advantage of Industry 4.0
Singapore has already embraced Industry 4.0 with its advanced manufacturing steadily moving its production base up the value chain.
