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  January 11, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s Investment Outlook for 2019

  Malaysia’s investment environment remains promising for foreign investors. Read more about Malaysia’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2019 in our latest article.
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  January 10, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Export Procedures in ASEAN

  In this article, we outline the export procedures in member states of ASEAN.
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  January 3, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Taking Advantage of ASEAN’s FTAs

  In this article, we discuss the importance of meeting the region’s Rules of Origin (RoO) criteria for exporters and importers looking to take advantage of the individual ASEAN member states’ FTAs as well as the bloc’s regional FTAs.
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  December 21, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Export and Import Procedures in ASEAN: Best Practices – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

  The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “Export and Import Procedures in ASEAN: Best Practices”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
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  December 14, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Philippines’ Investment Outlook for 2019

  With an average growth rate of 6.3 percent over the past five years, the Philippines is now among the fastest growing economies in Asia. Read more about the Philippines’ latest FDI trends and outlook for 2019 in our latest article.
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  December 12, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Labuan: Offshore Opportunities in Malaysia

  Labuan offers the benefit of low tax regimes while retaining the protection of Malaysia’s laws and regulations. Read more about how the island is diversifying its financial portfolio of offerings to other niche areas.
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  December 7, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Growing Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Indonesia – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

  The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “Growing Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Indonesia”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
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  December 6, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Signs Upgraded Free Trade Agreement with China

  Singapore and China has signed an upgrade of their bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The expanded trade pact is expected to deepen trade and investment between the two countries, while affording Singaporean firms expanded market access in China.
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  November 23, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Signed

  The European Union (EU) and the Republic of Singapore has signed a free trade pact – the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) – to deepen their economic relations and trade ties. The trade pact signals both sides’ strong commitment to free trade at a time of increasing protectionism and is also seen as a prelude to a future FTA between the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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  November 2, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Myanmar Plans Economic Zones on Chinese Border

  Myanmar’s commerce ministry recently issued a call for investments in economic zones that are planned to be set up on the country’s border with China. Read our latest article to find out where these zones will be located and how they would impact trade and investment between the two countries.