Economy & Trade

Customs and Trade Strategy in Indonesia: An Investor’s Guide — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

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The latest ASEAN Briefing Magazine on Indonesia’s customs and trade strategy is now available for subscribers to download free.

Strategic Multi-Currency Cash Management in Singapore

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Multi-currency cash management in Singapore helps investors and executives balance risk, control liquidity, and support growth.

Choosing the Right Industrial Parks in Malaysia for Foreign Manufacturing

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Foreign investors should assess regions, costs, and sector strengths to choose the Malaysian industrial park that best fits their strategy.

The Future of Chinese Investment in Indonesia

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Chinese investors face major opportunities in Indonesia’s EVs, renewables, digital economy, healthcare, and infrastructure by 2030.

Brunei’s Industrial Parks – Should They Be Part of Your ASEAN Strategy?

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Brunei’s industrial parks offer low tax, trade access, and sector support but face limits in labor and scale for investors.

Malaysia’s 2026–2030 Plan: What Investors Need to Know

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Malaysia’s 2026–2030 plan channels 611bn ringgit into growth, tax reform, semiconductors, shaping key investor opportunities.

Why Singapore Is the Legal and Operational Hub for ASEAN M&A

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Singapore’s legal predictability, tax-and-treaty framework, deep financing pools, and reliable dispute resolution make it the control hub for ASEAN M&A.

Why Governance Drives FDI, FX & Market Performance

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Institutional quality, which refers to the effectiveness of a country’s legal, regulatory, and governance systems, is paramount in long-term economic development. Today, financial markets are often interconnected, so countries with better governance will attract higher levels of foreign direct investment, experience currency stability, and witness improved stock market performance. In this article, we cover how […]

How Foreign Investors Can Leverage Malaysia’s Free Trade Agreements

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Explore Malaysia’s free trade agreements and learn how foreign investors can gain market access, cut costs, and optimize supply chains.

Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes: Causes, Escalation, and ASEAN Impact

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Clashes on the Thailand–Cambodia border trigger martial law, disrupt trade flows, and raise investor risk across both economies.

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