Other Briefings
Brexit Implications for ASEAN Based Investors
Brexit is now a reality. Learn how ASEAN’s Investment environment will be impacted by the UK’s Exit from the European Union with analysis on currency volatility, trade agreements, investment opportunities, and risk management strategy.
ASEAN Market Watch: Thai Tourism, Telecoms in Myanmar, and Laos’ Road Link with China
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch discuss tourism in Thailand, highlight Increasing telecoms investment in Myanmar, and analyze the impact of a roadway link between China and Laos
Timor Leste and ASEAN: Understanding the Relationship and Preparing for Investment
ASEAN is increasingly considering Timor Leste as its newest member. If this does come to pass, the nation is likely to benefit on a variety of fronts. Read more as we analyze the nation’s investment climate and key industries.
ASEAN Market Watch: Booming Regional Retail, Improved Prospects for Malaysian Manufacturing, and the Coming of Age of Cambodian Special Economic Zones
In this weeks ASEAN Market Watch we spotlight Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, discuss improved manufacturing prospects in Malaysia, and analyze optimal retail markets in ASEAN.
Singapore – Australia Announce Updates to Existing FTA
The Singapore-Australia relationship was recently strengthened by the joint announcement of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on 6 May 2016. Learn how the agreement is set to improve investment options for Australia’s most important trading partner in ASEAN.
ASEAN Market Watch: Service Sector Declines in Singapore, Digital Initiatives in Thailand, and Improving Philippine Investor Confidence
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we analyze declines Singapore’s service sector, highlight newly established ICT incentives in Thailand, and discuss rising investor confidence in The Philippines.
Rodrigo Duterte’s Economic Vision: The Punisher’s Plans for the Philippines
As Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte prepares to take office on June 30, investors and business people both at home and abroad are wary of how he will impact the country’s booming economy. To allay these anxieties, Duterte recently announced an eight-point economic plan.
ASEAN Market Watch: Indonesian Manufacturing, Thai E-Commerce, and the Future of ASEAN’s Digital Economy
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we highlight Indonesian manufacturing, take a look at the future of ASEAN’s digital economy, and discuss recent collaboration between Thai Post and E-commerce Firm Shoppe.
IMF Estimates Philippine Growth to Top 6% in 2016
Spurred on by domestic demand, the Philippine economy is performing best out of the ASEAN-5, according to the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook (REO). Find out how the BPO industry is a part of this trend and will continue to fuel growth into the years to come.
ASEAN Market Watch: Thai Startups, Indonesian FDI, and BMW’s Malaysian Expansion
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss Thai support for local startups, analyze Q1 FDI figures from Indonesia, and highlight BMW’s establishment of a regional production hub in Malaysia.
