Economy & Trade

Corporate Establishment in Thailand: What You Need to Know

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Thailand’s ranking on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index for 2018 moved up 20 positions to 26th among 190 economies worldwide. In this article, we analyze the various market entry options available for investors interested in expanding to the kingdom.

Thailand’s Automotive Industry: Opportunities and Incentives

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Thailand offers great investment potential as a leading automotive production base in ASEAN. Read our latest article to know more about the opportunities and incentives on offer as well as the outlook for 2018.

Singapore Announces New FinTech Fast Track initiative

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Singapore has launched a new financial technology (FinTech) Fast Track initiative that provides an expedited patent application-to-grant process for financial technology innovations. Read more in our latest Regulatory Brief.

Thailand’s Special Economic Zones – Opportunities for Investment

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Likely to benefit further from Thailand’s continued economic growth are businesses that choose to locate in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Thai border provinces. We analyze the opportunities and incentives on offer in these SEZs in our latest article.

Philippines Under Duterte: Opportunities and Risks

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As the Philippines’ economy continues to experience robust growth, Grapevine Asia Partners assesses the opportunities and risks for foreign investors in the country under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Indonesia’s Investment Outlook for 2018

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Indonesia has one of strongest economic fundamentals in the ASEAN region, stable governance and low political risk. Read more about Indonesia’s FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.

CPTPP and Opportunities for Businesses in ASEAN

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Following the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the 11 remaining signatories agreed to move ahead with a revised TPP. Read more in our latest article on the rechristened Comprehensive Progressive Agreement for the Tran-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Laos’ Investment Outlook for 2018

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Landlocked Laos is among the poorest economies of the world. Yet, in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the economy continues to soar. Read more about Laos’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.

Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor – Opportunities for Investment

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Last month, Thailand passed the Eastern Economic Corridor Act as a law – rolling out a series of measures to spur foreign investment in the Thai economy. In this article, we look at some of the advantages and benefits available to investors under the new Act.

Singapore’s 2018 Budget: Key Highlights for Businesses

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On February 19, Singapore’s finance minister delivered the 2018 budget with a focus on helping businesses in Singapore prepare for future challenges and create new opportunities. In this article, we present key highlights from the budget with important implications for businesses.

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