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Brunei Launches Economic Blueprint: Salient Features
Brunei Darussalam launched the Brunei Economic Blueprint in early January 2021, which provides guidelines on how the country can develop a dynamic and sustainable economy.
The UK-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Salient Features
The UK-Singapore free trade agreement (FTA) was signed in early December 2020 and has been in effect since January 1, 2020.
Cambodia Issues Latest Round of Incentives for Businesses
Cambodia has issued incentives on December 23, 2020, ranging from tax holidays to financial aid for businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Festive Greetings from ASEAN Briefing
ASEAN Briefing wishes all our readers and subscribers the happiest holidays.
Indonesia’s Digital Economy Attracts Investments from US Tech Giants
US tech giants Tesla, Google, and Amazon have shown interest in investing in Indonesia, in particular, in its digital economy and electric vehicle industry.
Singapore to Begin Phase 3 of Reopening: Key Features
Singapore will begin Phase 3 of reopening its economy starting December 28, enabling businesses to accommodate more customers.
Singapore Approves the Sale of Lab-Based Meat: Market Potential
In a world’s first, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has approved the sale of lab-grown meat in the country.
The End of Britain’s EU Transition Period is Set to Boost Economic Ties with Asia
In 2019, Asia accounted for 20 percent of both the UK’s exports and imports. These levels were on par with the Americas, albeit growing much quicker.
Singapore Issues Measures to Enhance Job Retention in Financial Sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Institute of Banking Finance (IBF) have issued measures to enhance job retention in the country’s financial sector.
Singapore Launches Program to Support Green and Sustainability Linked Loans
The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently launched the world’s first grant scheme to support green and sustainability-linked loans (GSLS).
