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  December 12, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 1 minute
  

  Vietnam-Russia Trade & Tourism Continues to Grow as ASEAN Nations Eye EAEU Free Trade Agreements

  Chris Devonshire-Ellis writes on the continuing growth of Vietnam-Russia trade amidst the ASEAN bloc eyeing an agreement with the EAEU.
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  December 9, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Philippines and China Sign Six Agreements

  On October 24, 2019, the Philippines and China signed six bilateral agreements covering infrastructure, trade, communications, and customs. Read on to learn more.
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  December 4, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Opportunities for Singaporean Businesses in Eurasian Economic Union

  Chris Devonshire-Ellis writes on the Singapore-EAEU FTA, which is poised to provide new trade opportunities for Singaporean businesses. Read on to learn more.
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  December 2, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  A New Perspective: How do ASEAN Economies Stand Against China’s Regions?

  Amidst the US-China trade war and China’s slowing growth, the option of ASEAN as a China+1 destination is fast becoming the most appealing option. Read on to learn more.
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  November 29, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Setting Up in Indonesia – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

  In this issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine, we examine Indonesia’s business environment, tax incentives for investments, and corporate establishments. Read on to learn more.
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  November 26, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore’s FTA Network: What are They and How to Apply

  Singapore’s extensive free trade agreements (FTA), coupled with a transparent legal system and educated workforce, have made it an attractive destination for investors looking for business opportunities in Asia. Read on to learn more.
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  November 21, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Trade War Incentive Schemes in ASEAN

  ASEAN members have issued a variety of incentives to attract investors affected by the US-China trade war. Learn more about how these affect your business.
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  November 1, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Philippines’ Foreign Investment Act: Amendments May Attract FDI from SMEs

  Learn more about the amended provisions of the Foreign Investments Act (FIA) of 1991, aimed to attract greater foreign investment into the country.
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  October 23, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  China-Singapore FTA: Protocol to Upgrade Agreement in Effect from October 16

  The protocol on upgrading the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA) took effect on October 16. Read on to learn how this impacts regional investors.
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  October 17, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s 2020 Budget Courts Investment from MNCs, China

  Malaysia’s 2020 budget provides incentives to attract investment from MNCs and China, while also offering incentives for digitizing. In this article, we look at the salient features of the budget and their implications for businesses.