Other Briefings
An Overview of Indonesia’s Free Trade Agreements
Indonesia has signed a number of free trade agreements as an independent market as well as through its membership in ASEAN. These trade agreements provide businesses with improved market access for goods and services and investment opportunities.
Philippines Ratifies RCEP Agreement: Opportunities for Businesses
Having ratified the RCEP agreement in February, we discuss prospects in key growth sectors in the Philippines – agriculture, BPO, and electronics.
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.
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.
Vietnam and Indonesia Reach Agreement on EEZ Boundaries
After 12 rounds of negotiations Vietnam and Indonesia have come to an agreement regarding their overlapping claims in the South China Sea.
The 17th East Asia Summit Declaration: Analysis & Opinion
The 2022 East Asia Summit (EAS) concluded last week having been hosted by Cambodia.
Malaysia’s Ratification of CPTPP to Help Increase Trade
Malaysia’s ratification of the CPTPP offers local businesses expansion opportunities around the Asia Pacific and further.
As Chinese Lockdowns Continue and Salaries Rise, Footwear Manufacture Shifts to Vietnam
Vietnam’s footwear industry is likely to benefit as manufacturers leave China in search of lower labor costs.
Why UAE Businesses Should Establish a Principal Hub in Malaysia
Malaysia presents an attractive principal hub for UAE-based businesses that are seeking to expand in ASEAN.
Untapped Economic Potential of the Muslim-Autonomous Region in the Philippines
The BARMM has untapped economic potential, especially through increasing maritime trade with neighbors Indonesia and Malaysia.
