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  July 8, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia to Build Electric Vehicle Battery Plant, Production Starting in 2023

  Indonesia will build its first electric vehicle battery plant and aims to begin production by 2023, in a project estimated to be valued at US$9.8 billion.
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  June 28, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Malaysia and Thailand Launch QR Payment Linkage

  On June 18, 2021, Malaysia and Thailand launched a cross-border quick response (QR) payment linkage to enable businesses and consumers from both countries to receive instant QR code payments.
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  May 25, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Tokopedia and Gojek Merger Creates Indonesia’s Largest Digital Services Company

  Indonesia’s biggest internet companies Gojek and Tokopedia announced a US$18 billion merger in what is the country’s largest-ever business deal.
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  May 17, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Opportunities for Australian Wine in ASEAN

  In 2020, Asia’s wine markets brought in US$1.7 billion for Australian wine producers and importers.
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  May 10, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Bersama Malaysia: Microsoft Commits US$1 Billion Investment to Establish Data Center in Malaysia

  Microsoft is establishing its first data center in Malaysia, which is expected to create 19,000 jobs and generate US$4.6 billion in revenue for the country.
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  May 5, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore and Thailand Launch Integrated Real Time Payment Systems

  Singapore and Thailand launched the world’s first linkage of real-time payment systems, which will facilitate faster and cheaper cross-border transfers.
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  April 9, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  An Overview of Malaysia’s Investment Corridors

  Malaysia is home to five investment corridors, which offer their own distinct investment roadmaps.
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  April 7, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Opportunities in Indonesia’s Financial Technology Sector

  Indonesia’s fintech industry is one of the most competitive and dynamic in ASEAN. The country is home to 20 percent of all fintech companies in the Southeast Asian bloc.
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  March 11, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Indonesia’s Digital Economy – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

  In this issue of the ASEAN Briefing magazine, we examine new investment opportunities in Indonesia’s digital economy.
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  March 8, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Seizing Investment Opportunities in Vietnam’s Garment and Textile Industry

  We investigate Vietnam’s fast-evolving garment and textile industry – its development, growth, and opportunities for investors.