Other Briefings
June 2015 ASEAN Regional Meetings
There are a number of important ASEAN regional meetings taking place in June, including the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting held in Malaysia, and the 5th and 6th Meetings of the High Level Task Force (HLTF) on ASEAN Community’s Post-2015 Vision held in Myanmar and Indonesia respectively.
Brunei Seeks to Improve Business Environment, Diversify Economy Ahead of AEC Compliance
Brunei has acknowledged the need to diversify its economy away from its current focus on oil and gas industries, particularly with the ASEAN Economic Community soon to be implemented. As such, the government is attempting to foster the creation of new core industries and attract greater foreign investment. The governmental plan “Vision 2035” is part of the official attempt to create a more attractive business environment by developing a stable and economic climate in the country.
State By State – ASEAN and Rhode Island
Read an in-depth look at the burgeoning trade relationship between Rhode Island and ASEAN, and the opportunities this brings for your business.
China-ASEAN Cost of Business Comparisons – Executive Summary
Our nine part series on the cost of doing business in ASEAN compared with China details cost of labor and taxes, together with bilateral trade profiles between China and ASEAN countries.
The Cost of Business in Vietnam Compared With China
Read how ASEAN Tiger Vietnam compared to China as a destination for your business in the latest in our nine-part series comparison ASEAN with China.
State by State: ASEAN and Texas Trade
Known as the “Lone Star State”, Texas is the second largest American state and the second most populous. The ten nations that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are becoming increasingly important trade partners for Texas. In this article, we take an in-depth look at this blossoming trade relationship between Texas and ASEAN.
The Cost of Business in Thailand Compared With China
Read how ASEAN Tiger Thailand compared to China as a destination for your business in the latest in our nine-part series comparison ASEAN with China.
The European Free Trade Association and Malaysia begin Fourth Round of Trade Negotiations
In April, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) held its fourth round of trade negotiations with Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. The EFTA is made up of four countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
State by State: ASEAN and Minnesota Trade
Minnesota’s almost billion-dollar trade surplus with ASEAN is impressive; in 2014, Minnesota’s exports of US$1.77 billion far exceeded imports from the region of US$808.4 million. ASEAN received 8.3% of the state’s total exports in that year.
Indonesia’s Economy Struggles to find its Footing
For the second quarter in a row, Indonesia’s economy contracted as exports and government spending continued to decline – GDP was down 0.18 percent. The country’s currency, the rupiah, also fell.
