Other Briefings
An Overview of Swiss Investments in Indonesia
With Swiss investments already spreading across Southeast Asia, it comes as no surprise that Indonesia, a prominent member of ASEAN, has been a key focus for Swiss FDI.
The European Union and Malaysia Sign Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
The European Union and Malaysia’s Partnership and Cooperation Agreement can help restart discussions on a future free trade agreement.
Singapore and the UK Deepen Cooperation on Fintech and Sustainable Finance
Singapore and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation on fintech and sustainable finance.
Industries to Watch Out for Growth in Southeast Asia in 2023
Despite the prevailing gloomy economic climate, ASEAN remains very attractive to foreign investment, and several industries look to prosper in 2023.
An Introduction to Special Economic Zones in Indonesia
Indonesia has made the development of its special economic zones a priority policy with the aim of attracting over US$50 billion in foreign investment over the next decade.
Singapore and South Korea Sign Digital Trade Agreement
Singapore signed a digital trade agreement with South Korea in November 2022 under the Korea-Singapore Digital Partnership Agreement (KSDPA).
ASEAN Economic Outlook 2023
The ASEAN region will remain attractive to foreign direct investment with trends in commercial and state investment likely to remain consistent throughout the year.
Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership: Impacts for the Green Economy
The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) calls for renewable energy to comprise 34 percent of Indonesia’s power generation by 2030.
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 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.
