Other Briefings
Indonesia and Thailand Implement QR Payment Linkage, Key to Increasing Digital Integration in Southeast Asia
Enabling cross-border QR payment linkages is also a step towards greater financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.
The Philippines’ 12th Foreign Investment Negative List: Implications for Foreign Investors
The Philippines’ 12th Regular Foreign Investment Negative List provides foreign investors with greater access to the Filipino economy.
Vietnam’s Energy Crunch: Coal’s Dominance and the Need for Renewables
Vietnam’s breakneck economic growth is putting pressure on its energy sources, with frequent power outages burdening businesses nationwide.
Malaysia to Hold General Elections to Solve Political Turmoil: What it Means for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors will be eager to see if a new government can solve current challenges facing businesses.
Thailand Adopts New Five-Year Investment Promotion Strategy
Thailand’s Board of Investment has approved the country’s next Five-Year Investment Promotion Strategy.
Intellectual Property Financing in Indonesia
Indonesia’s GR 24/2022 is a new regulation that allows people and businesses in the creative economy to use their IP assets as collateral for financing from banks.
As Chinese Lockdowns Continue and Salaries Rise, Footwear Manufacture Shifts to Vietnam
Vietnam’s footwear industry is likely to benefit as manufacturers leave China in search of lower labor costs.
Indonesia Enacts First Personal Data Protection Law: Key Compliance Requirements
The new law stipulates the types of legal basis for obtaining and processing personal data and penalties for violation.
Reshoring China Production to Thailand: Key Sectors That Benefit
As the second-largest economy in ASEAN behind Indonesia, Thailand presents ample investment opportunities for foreign businesses.
Can Vietnam’s VinFast be the Real Contender to Tesla’s EV Throne?
Vietnam’s VinFast is among new entrants in the EV market, and its lower-cost and tech-heavy offerings could pose a real threat to existing manufacturers.
