Other Briefings
Thailand and Bangladesh: The Chittagong-Ranong Port Connectivity Potential
The launch of direct shipping services between Chittagong and Ranong ports has received a new push as trade between the two countries increases.
ASEAN Summit: China Wants to Upgrade Ties to Strategic Comprehensive Partnership
China is looking to upgrade its ASEAN ties to a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership.
Vietnam Issues New VAT Rate for Imported Medical Equipment
Vietnam’s Circular 43 implements a reduction in the value-added tax rate for imported medical equipment from 10 percent to five percent.
The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement is a trade deal between the ten member states of ASEAN and India.
Hiring Costs in ASEAN
When assessing labor costs in ASEAN, foreign investors should be aware that governments are increasing social protection expenditure in areas such as pensions, health coverage, and welfare assistance.
Three Key Factors Impacting Human Resource Development in ASEAN
Digital transformation, climate change and green investments, and ageing societies present new challenges and opportunities for foreign investors in ASEAN.
The US-ASEAN Expanded Economic Engagement Initiative
The US-ASEAN Expanded Economic Engagement Initiative is a framework to promote increased trade and investment cooperation between the US and ASEAN.
The US-ASEAN Trade and Investment Facilitation Agreement Explained
The US and ASEAN have agreed on an updated TIFA arrangement for 2021-22, along with an Expanded Economic Engagement (E3) Work Plan.
ASEAN Trade Partners Meeting: Developments with the US, EU, Hong Kong, India and Russia
Economic ministerial-level consultation meetings between ASEAN and its partners – the US, Hong Kong, India, the European Union, and Russia.
Digital Banking in Malaysia: New Opportunities for Fintech
Malaysia’s central bank is set to issue its first digital banking licenses in early 2022, a move that could position the country as one of Southeast Asia’s leaders in fintech.
