Other Briefings
Electrifying Laos: Opportunities for FDI in 2017
While Laos is still one of the poorest members in ASEAN, the country has posted strong growth rates for the past ten years, typically oscillating between seven and eight percent. Here, we outline opportunities for FDI in this emerging economy.
ASEAN Market Watch: e-Commerce in Thailand, Q4 Growth in Indonesia, and Myanmar-Thailand Bilateral Agreements
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we look at the potential for e-commerce growth in Thailand, Indonesia’s slowing fourth quarter GDP growth, and a series of new bilateral agreements between Myanmar and Thailand.
Investing in the Philippines: What to Expect in 2017
FDI into the Philippines reached US$6.2 billion through the first 10 months of 2016 – a 22.2 percent increase over the US$5.1 billion accumulated over the same period in 2015. The Philippines’ strong economic performance is projected to continue in 2017 on the back of tax reforms, domestic spending, infrastructure development, and remittances.
ASEAN Market Watch: Renaming of MSCI Indexes, Growth in the Philippines, and Construction Boom in Cambodia
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we consider the renaming of MSCI South East Asia Indexes, look at projected growth figures for the Philippines, and examine Cambodia’s recent construction boom.
Singapore and India to Include Limitation of Benefits in DTAA Amendment: Implications for Foreign Investors
On April 1, 2017, Singapore and India’s amended Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement will come into effect, including a Limitation of Benefits clause. Find out more about what this clause includes and what its implications are on bilateral trade between Singapore and India.
ASEAN Market Watch: Indonesia Seeks Engineers, ASEAN ICT Masterplan, and Singapore-Malaysia High Speed Rail
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at Indonesia’s shortage of engineers, Philippines’ manufacturing services, ASEAN’s ICT Masterplan, and the Singapore-Malaysia High Speed Rail.
Investing in Myanmar: Recent Developments and Future Outlook
Myanmar has sprung onto the radar of foreign investors in recent years as one of Asia’s last frontier markets. Favorable demographics, an advantageous location, and rich natural resources – along with the introduction of substantial economic reforms – make Myanmar an intriguing investment destination.
ASEAN Market Watch: Indonesia Foreign Ownership Rules, Philippines Internet Speeds, and Thailand Manufacturing
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we analyze reduced foreign ownership of digital payments companies in Indonesia, discuss internet speeds in the Philippines, and look at the manufacturing sector in Thailand.
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Hiring, Indonesia Retail, and Philippines VAT Waiver
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we analyze the expansion and recovery of Malaysia’s manufacturing sector, discuss growth prospects for Indonesia’s retail sector, and look at a VAT waiver for the differently abled in the Philippines.
Daily Minimum Wage Rates in Thailand to Increase from January 1, 2017
In this article, we highlight recent adjustments to Thailand’s daily minimum wage rates passed in November and set to become effective in 2017.
