Other Briefings
The RCEP: Impacting ASEAN’s Supply Chains and Business Environment
The RCEP agreement could impact ASEAN through the lowering of trade barriers and the expansion of market access for goods and services. Read on to learn more.
Vietnam-Russia Trade & Tourism Continues to Grow as ASEAN Nations Eye EAEU Free Trade Agreements
Chris Devonshire-Ellis writes on the continuing growth of Vietnam-Russia trade amidst the ASEAN bloc eyeing an agreement with the EAEU.
Trade War Incentive Schemes in ASEAN
ASEAN members have issued a variety of incentives to attract investors affected by the US-China trade war. Learn more about how these affect your business.
ASEAN as Asia’s New Manufacturing Hub: Too Good to be True?
Can companies be as productive in ASEAN as they were in China? This article explores productivity rates in some of ASEAN’s top manufacturing hubs.
Tax Incentives for Developing Talent in Indonesia
Indonesia offers tax deductions of up to 200 percent for businesses that invest in human resources development activities, including apprenticeships, work experience programs, vocational programs, and learning activities. Learn more about this incentive.
Is ASEAN’s Manufacturing Productivity Really Equivalent to China in the 1990’s?
Chris Devonshire-Ellis examines what ASEAN offers manufacturers in this op/ed. It is a lot more than just contract manufacturing opportunities.
Cambodia Negotiating FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union
Cambodia is hoping to emulate Vietnam’s success in establishing a strong bilateral trade and investment relationship with Russia.
ASEAN Countries Want Free Trade Agreements to Develop Russian Trade
ASEAN member states called for improvements in the region’s Free Trade status with Russia. Nearly all members with the exception of Vietnam, which has a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-inclusive Eurasian Economic Union, suffer from low bilateral trade volumes with Russia.
The ASEAN-Hong Kong China Free Trade Agreement
The ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) came into effect on June 11 for Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Learn more about what it means for businesses in ASEAN and Hong Kong.
China Makes Up US Trade War Deficit by Buying from ASEAN, Belt and Road Countries
China is balancing the US trade slowdown with more trade with ASEAN and Belt and Road Initiative countries. Read this op/ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis.
