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  September 11, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Indonesia is Moving its Capital – What Does it Mean for Businesses?

  The Indonesian government announced plans to relocate its capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan. Read our analysis of what this could mean for businesses.
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  September 10, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore to Sign Free Trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union in October

  Singapore is scheduled to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in October 2019. Learn more about what this means for investors in this op/ed from Chris Devonshire-Ellis.
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  September 6, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Countries Want Free Trade Agreements to Develop Russian Trade

  ASEAN member states called for improvements in the region’s Free Trade status with Russia. Nearly all members with the exception of Vietnam, which has a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-inclusive Eurasian Economic Union, suffer from low bilateral trade volumes with Russia.
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  September 3, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The ASEAN-Hong Kong China Free Trade Agreement

  The ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) came into effect on June 11 for Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Learn more about what it means for businesses in ASEAN and Hong Kong.
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  September 2, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  China Makes Up US Trade War Deficit by Buying from ASEAN, Belt and Road Countries

  China is balancing the US trade slowdown with more trade with ASEAN and Belt and Road Initiative countries. Read this op/ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis.
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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 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 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.