Other Briefings
Relocating Or Exiting Your Business From Myanmar
Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis Myanmar business border relocation options with Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Bangladesh, China and India Wage, trade and incentive comparisons Winding Up a Myanmar Foreign Invested Company
Laos Planned Railways: Opening a National Rail Network in 2021
At present, Laos doesn’t have any railways. However, that is about to change in 2021, through progress on the China-Laos Economic Corridor.
India, ASEAN Agree to Review FTA Scope, Address Uneven Market Access
India and ASEAN agreed to start discussions on reviewing the scope of the ASEAN-India free trade agreement,10 years since it came into force.
Myanmar’s Prospects for Post-Coup Foreign Trade & Investment
Big questions remain over the prospects for existing and future foreign investment in Myanmar following the coup.
Turkey to Forge Closer Ties with ASEAN and Asia
Turkey is seeking to forge closer ties with ASEAN and Asia through its Asia Anew initiative which was launched in late 2019.
UK Joins ASEAN as Dialogue Partner, Looking at Joining CPTPP Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement
The British House of Lords has launched a new inquiry on the potential accession of the UK to the CPTPP trade agreement.
ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements: An Overview
It is important for foreign investors to understand ASEAN’s free trade agreements (FTAs) to capitalize on the bloc’s long-term potential.
Indonesia’s Digital Economy Attracts Investments from US Tech Giants
US tech giants Tesla, Google, and Amazon have shown interest in investing in Indonesia, in particular, in its digital economy and electric vehicle industry.
The End of Britain’s EU Transition Period is Set to Boost Economic Ties with Asia
In 2019, Asia accounted for 20 percent of both the UK’s exports and imports. These levels were on par with the Americas, albeit growing much quicker.
Understanding Labuan’s New Tax Framework
Labuan, a federal territory of Malaysia, issued a new tax framework in early 2019, which impacts a variety of tax requirements, such as the abolition of the 20,000-ringgit tax ceiling.
