Other Briefings
China SOEs Bid On Philippines Clark International Airport Development
Chinese State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have been prominent in bidding on development contracts aligned with China’s Belt & Road Initiative. Read how Chinese SOEs are bidding on the design and development contract for the Clark Airforce base in the Philippines in our latest article.
ASEAN’s FTAs and Opportunities for Foreign Businesses – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “ASEAN’s FTAs and Opportunities for Foreign Businesses”, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Investing in Manila
Manila, the capital and main city of the Philippines, offers a variety of business possibilities in industries ranging from manufacturing to information technology (IT), and financial services. Read more in our latest article.
Malaysia’s 2018 Budget: Salient Features
On October 27, 2017, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak tabled the country’s much anticipated 2018 budget. The budget proposes several tax incentives for investors and venture capital firms. In this article, we look at the salient features of the budget and their implications for businesses.
Investing in Cambodia’s Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is endowed with several advantages for export-oriented manufacturing industries, such as access to cheap labor, and its connectivity with several well-established foreign markets. Read more in our latest article.
Singapore’s Free Trade Agreement with Turkey Comes into Force
The much-awaited Turkey-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (TRSFTA) went into effect on October 1, this year. The agreement paves the way for freer movement of goods and services, and further investment opportunities between the two countries. Read more.
IP Protection in the Philippines Pharmaceutical Industry
In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies foreign companies should adopt to enforce their intellectual property rights in the Philippines pharmaceutical industry.
Malaysia-Thailand Trade and Economic Relations
Malaysia and Thailand, both active members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), enjoy cordial diplomatic relations and share strong bilateral ties in several areas, including in trade and investment. Read more.
Gaming Industry in the Philippines Part II – Online Gaming
In the second part of this Op-ed on the Philippine Gaming Industry, our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead focuses on the country’s online gaming industry. Together with the casino sector, the online gaming industry is of enormous importance to the country’s economy. Read more.
Gaming Industry in the Philippines Part I – Casinos
In the first part of this Op-ed on the Philippine Gaming Industry, our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead focuses on the country’s casino industry. Together with the online gaming sector, the casino industry is of enormous importance to the country’s economy. Read more.
