Other Briefings
Singapore Set to Sign Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union by Year-End
Singapore is set to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a free trade bloc that includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Krygyzstan, and Russia. Read more in our latest article.
Kra Canal Project Revisited As Part Of China’s Maritime Silk Road
The Kra Canal project has swept back into vogue again after years of being dismissed as too difficult to build, and opposition from Singapore. An Asian equivalent of the Suez or Panama canals, if approved, it will be one of the biggest engineering and construction projects of this century.
Singapore’s Start-up Ecosystem – Part III: The Role of Venture Capital Funds
Singapore has created a vibrant start-up ecosystem over the past five years. In this third and concluding article of a three-part series, we look at the role of venture capital funds in nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation in Singapore.
Entering the Philippine Market: Comparing Models
In order to best leverage the advantageous conditions provided by the Philippines, the most effective market entry model must be chosen by entrants. In this article, we analyze the various market entry options available for investors interested in expanding to the island nation.
Singapore’s Start-up Ecosystem – Part II: Opportunities for Overseas Entrepreneurs
Singapore has created a vibrant start-up ecosystem over the past five years. In this article, the second in a three-part series, we look at the opportunities that Singapore offers young overseas entrepreneurs.
Singapore’s Start-up Ecosystem – Part I: The City-State as a Favored Destination for Overseas Entrepreneurs
Singapore has created a vibrant start-up ecosystem over the past five years that has lured some of the most prominent global entrepreneurs to the country. In this article, the first of a three-part series, we look at the factors that have made the city-state a preferred base for international entrepreneurs.
The Southern Economic Corridor: Boosting Trade and Investment in Cambodia
Stretching from Myanmar to Vietnam, the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) aims to further integrate the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In this article, we look at the improved connectivity brought on by the SEC and how it is boosting trade and investment in Cambodia.
Tourism Industry in the Philippines: Part II
In the first part of this Op-ed, our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead highlighted the opportunities and incentives for foreign investors in the country’s tourism industry. In this concluding part, he discusses in greater detail the various sectors of the tourism industry in the Philippines.
Tourism Industry in the Philippines: Part I
The Philippine tourism industry was worth approximately 8.6 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2016. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead discusses the opportunities and incentives for foreign investors in the country’s tourism sector in the first part of this Op-ed.
Import and Export Procedures in Laos – Best Practices
As Laos continues to integrate its market and regulatory system within ASEAN, the ease of doing business for both importers and exporters will continue to improve. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of Laos.
