Other Briefings
The European Union and Malaysia Sign Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
The European Union and Malaysia’s Partnership and Cooperation Agreement can help restart discussions on a future free trade agreement.
Industries to Watch Out for Growth in Southeast Asia in 2023
Despite the prevailing gloomy economic climate, ASEAN remains very attractive to foreign investment, and several industries look to prosper in 2023.
UK-Malaysia 2023 Trade and Investment Trends Showcase a Lack of Interest into ASEAN
While the UK was reducing its overall capital exposure to Malaysia, Malaysia has grown its investments in the UK substantially.
Philippines Opens Renewable Energy to Full Foreign Ownership
The Philippines has fully opened its renewable energy sector to foreign ownership.
ASEAN Economic Outlook 2023
The ASEAN region will remain attractive to foreign direct investment with trends in commercial and state investment likely to remain consistent throughout the year.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023 is out now and available to download.
Philippines to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Philippines government wants to establish a sovereign wealth fund to spur infrastructure development but there are worries over diverting resources and transparency of the fund.
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.
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.
