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Internet Speeds Across ASEAN

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According to the results of an analysis by ASEAN DNA, only two ASEAN member states – Singapore and Thailand – currently have internet speeds above the global average of 17.7 Mbps.

East Java Attracts Second Largest Amount of FDI in Indonesia

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The Indonesian province of East Java attracted US$3.39 billion in foreign direct investment in 2013, the second largest amount in the country after Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. This amount represented a growth of 91.5 percent over 2010.

Foreign Direct Investment in ASEAN – Key Findings

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Developing countries in Southeast Asia gain much more economic benefits when they increase allowable foreign ownership, which leads to higher FDI inflows, according to the East Asia Pacific Economic Update release by the World Bank at the beginning of this month.

The Gateway to ASEAN: Doing Business in Singapore 2014 (Second Edition)

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Doing Business in Singapore 2014 (Second Edition) will provide readers with an overview of the fundamentals of investing and conducting business in Singapore and the wider ASEAN region. This guide explains the basics of company establishment, annual compliance, taxation, human resources, payroll, and more.

Trade Mark Protection in Southeast Asia for SMEs – Registration and Trade Mark Search

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A trade mark is an important asset with significant monetary value for a company. In this article, we outline the registration process for trade mark holders operating in Southeast Asia and review the key issues affecting SMEs’ intellectual property rights.

ASEAN Launches Joint Stock Index

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Seven of the regional ASEAN stock exchanges are to jointly launch their own ASEAN/FTSE Index aimed at attracting greater international investment into the economic bloc.

Singapore Holding Companies’ Edge in ASEAN

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In this article, we examine the factors that make Singapore the preferred destination for foreign direct investment in the ASEAN region.

ASEAN Briefing Turns One Year Old

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In the year since we launched ASEAN Briefing, awareness of what ASEAN is and its importance to China, India and Asia as a whole has significantly increased.

Growth in Indonesia’s Tourism Sector Outpaces Other G20 Members

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Indonesia’s tourism industry is the fastest growing among the G20 nations, contributing nearly 10 percent to the country’s GDP last year.

Indonesians Prepare to Vote in National Elections

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On April 9, Indonesians will vote in the fourth round of national legislative elections since the fall of Suharto’s New Order in 1998.

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