Other Briefings
High-Tech in Thailand: Incentives for R&D, Semiconductors, and Smart Packaging
Thailand has released new incentives for investments in R&D, semiconductor manufacturing, smart packaging, and other digital technologies.
Due Diligence in ASEAN
Successful due diligence allows companies to minimize their risk exposure and capture the benefits of the ASEAN markets.
The UK Starts Talks to Join CPTPP, Seeking Access to ASEAN
The UK’s interest in joining the CPTPP shows the government’s ambitions in expanding economic ties with Asian markets beyond China, such as with ASEAN.
Bukalapak Becomes Indonesia’s First Listed Tech Unicorn
Indonesian e-commerce platform Bukalapak became the country’s first listed tech unicorn as the company made its debut on the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
The US-Afghanistan Withdrawal: Islamic Repercussions in ASEAN
Chris Devonshire Ellis highlights the possible impact of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan on insurgency across Southeast Asia.
Thailand’s Sandbox Reopening: Implications for Tourism in Southeast Asia
Since July 2021, Thailand has allowed foreign travelers to enter the island of Phuket via the Phuket Sandbox program.
RCEP Countries Lead in Chinese Q2 BRI Outbound Investment
The RCEP nations of ASEAN, in addition to Japan and South Korea, were big winners in Q2 Chinese investment 2021, according to research from China Investment Research.
US – Vietnam Reach Agreement on Currency, No Tariffs Imposed
Vietnam reached an agreement with the US regarding its practices on currency, marking an end to the dispute, and for Vietnam no threat of tariffs.
Indonesia’s Batam Receives Two New Special Economic Zones
Indonesia is set to open two new special economic zones in the island city of Batam with the aim to develop the digital economy, data centers, logistics, tourism, and aviation industries.
Thailand and the EU Resume Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
Thailand and the European Union (EU) have agreed to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), seven years after talks collapsed in 2014.
