Indonesia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect
The Indonesia-South Korea CEPA is set to take effect, after Indonesia’s parliament recently ratified the trade deal.
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Upgraded
The AANZFTA upgrade aims to modernize the agreement with new provisions on government procurement, MSMEs, trade, and sustainable development.
Indonesia Hosts the G20 Summit: Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Indonesia is hosting the G20 Summit from November 15-16, 2022, an opportune time for the country to showcase its growing investment appeal.
Indonesia Preparing Incentives to Woo Investors for New Capital City
Indonesia is preparing incentives to attract foreign investments to support building its ambitious new capital city, Nusantara.
Comparing Mexico and Indonesia as Manufacturing Hubs for US Investors
We look at the economic and business environment in Mexico and Indonesia and discuss their comparative prospects as an offshore production hub.
Vietnam Electricity Reforms Spark Opportunities for Foreign Investment
Vietnam’s amended Law on Electricity allows foreign investment in the country’s electrical grid to improve energy quality and capacity.
Malaysia’s Border Reopening: Boost for Tourism Sector, Hiring in Palm Oil Industry
We discuss how Malaysia’s border reopening will benefit the tourism and palm oil production industries and list the updated entry requirements.
Why ASEAN’s Industrialization Plans Will Necessitate Local Human Resource Development
We round up some of ASEAN’s major industrialization plans and key investment targets, which will necessitate upskilling and development of human resources.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2022 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2022 is out now and available to download.
Opportunities for Indian Manufacturers in ASEAN
The economic partnership between India and (ASEAN) has continued to strengthen since the economic relationship began in 1992 and with the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) coming to effect in 2009.