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  June 14, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  ASEAN & the Eurasian Economic Union. Room For Growth in Bilateral Trade & Supply Chain Developments

  Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis ASEAN’s trade is largely taken up with other countries in Southeast Asia, China, and India; however, that environment is beginning to change with the addition of bilateral trade and services with the Eurasian Economic Union, and with Russia especially. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is a trade bloc that includes Armenia,[…..]
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  May 10, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s FTA with the European Free Trade Association: Salient Features

  Indonesia recently signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states. Read our latest article to know more about the main features of the trade pact.
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  May 3, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  German Investment in ASEAN Part V: Thailand and Vietnam

  ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for German investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Thailand and Vietnam in the fifth and concluding part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
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  April 26, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Emerging Opportunities in Myanmar’s Construction Sector

  Myanmar offers a promising economic environment for construction and real estate investors. The country’s construction sector is only expected to grow in the coming years. Find out more in our latest article.
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  April 19, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  German FDI in ASEAN Part IV: The Philippines and Singapore

  ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in the Philippines and Singapore in the fourth part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
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  April 8, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Singapore: Digitization of a Financial Powerhouse

  Financial technology, or Fintech, has experienced rapid growth in Singapore in recent years. Read our latest article to know more about the country’s growing Fintech sector.
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  April 5, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  German FDI in ASEAN Part III: Malaysia and Myanmar

  ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Malaysia and Myanmar in the third part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
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  March 29, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Indonesia Signs Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with Australia

  Indonesia and Australia have signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to open up their economies to mutually beneficial growth. Read our latest article to know more about the key provisions of the FTA.
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  March 22, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Singapore

  For expatriate workers and their employers in Singapore, understanding the process to obtain a valid employment permit is vital. Read more about the various work passes and permits issued to expatriates planning to work in Singapore.
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  March 21, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Labor Contracts in ASEAN

  In this article, we discuss the salient features of labor contracts and social security obligations in five major ASEAN economies – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.