Other Briefings
State by State: ASEAN and Minnesota Trade
Minnesota’s almost billion-dollar trade surplus with ASEAN is impressive; in 2014, Minnesota’s exports of US$1.77 billion far exceeded imports from the region of US$808.4 million. ASEAN received 8.3% of the state’s total exports in that year.
The Cost of Business in Singapore Compared With Hong Kong, China
The seventh part in our comprehensive look at how doing business in ASEAN compares with China, this time focusing on the Singapore.
The Cost of Business in the Philippines Compared With China
When considering where to locate, compare China to the Philippines, an ASEAN Tiger with a population of about 100 million and GDP of USD300 billion that has been performing well over the past few years. Here, we discuss how the country can fit into a firm’s business model.
May 2015 ASEAN Regional Meetings
There are a number of important ASEAN regional meetings taking place in May, including the ASEAN-Japan Forum held in Cambodia, and the 28th ASEAN-US Dialogue held in Washington D.C.
The Cost of Business in Myanmar Compared With China
The fifth part in our comprehensive look at how doing business in ASEAN compares with China, this time focusing on Myanmar.
The Cost of Business in Malaysia Compared With China
The fourth part in our comprehensive look at how doing business in ASEAN compares with China, this time focusing on Malaysia.
The Cost of Business in Laos Compared With China
The third part in our comprehensive look at how doing business in ASEAN compares with China, this time focusing on Laos.
The Cost of Business in Indonesia Compared With China
The second part in our comprehensive look at how doing business in ASEAN compares with China, this time focusing on Indonesia.
CLMV in India’s “Act East” Policy
The 2015-2016 Indian budget includes a proposal to set up manufacturing hubs in Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.
Understanding Inheritance and Estate Tax in ASEAN
Inheritance and estate taxes (sometimes referred to as “death taxes”) can have a significant financial effect upon your assets if you are not ready for their imposition. While ASEAN is working to standardize many financial regulations throughout the economic community, inheritance and estate taxes are still imposed differently depending on the country.
