Other Briefings
Indonesia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect
The Indonesia-South Korea CEPA is set to take effect, after Indonesia’s parliament recently ratified the trade deal.
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Upgraded
The AANZFTA upgrade aims to modernize the agreement with new provisions on government procurement, MSMEs, trade, and sustainable development.
UK and Indonesia Trade and Investment Opportunities
The UK is seeking to forge greater economic ties with the Indo-Pacific and Indonesia is among its key partners in Southeast Asia.
The 17th East Asia Summit Declaration: Analysis & Opinion
The 2022 East Asia Summit (EAS) concluded last week having been hosted by Cambodia.
Singapore as a Base for French Investment and Expansion in ASEAN
Singapore and France have enjoyed long trade relations since 1965, which has steadily grown to reach over US$15 billion in 2021.
China Announces New ASEAN Belt & Road Initiative Projects Centered Around Cambodia
At the 2022 ASEAN Summit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced Beijing’s approval of Chinese investment in infrastructure projects in the ASEAN region.
Companies in Singapore Must Now Maintain Register of Nominee Shareholders and Nominators
Singaporean and foreign companies are now obligated to maintain a non-public register of nominee shareholders and their nominators.
Malaysia’s Ratification of CPTPP to Help Increase Trade
Malaysia’s ratification of the CPTPP offers local businesses expansion opportunities around the Asia Pacific and further.
Indonesia and Thailand Implement QR Payment Linkage, Key to Increasing Digital Integration in Southeast Asia
Enabling cross-border QR payment linkages is also a step towards greater financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.
Thailand Increases Daily Minimum Wage Rates for 2022
Thailand has increased the daily minimum wage rates across all its provinces by an average of five percent.
