Other Briefings
Singapore Announces New FinTech Fast Track initiative
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Thailand’s Investment Outlook for 2018
Despite a decade of political instability and economic shocks, the Thai economy grew at a rate of 3.7 percent in 2017 and is expected to touch 4 percent in 2018. Read more about Thailand’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
Singapore’s Chairmanship: Prospects for ASEAN in 2018
Op/Ed by Dr. Robin Michael Garcia & Enkhzul Orgodol The Philippines had chaired the ASEAN four times since its inception with 2017 being its latest assumption, while Singapore had chaired three times before this year. The chairmanship of the ASEAN is based on a rotating basis with one year allocated for each chairman. With Singapore’s […]
