Other Briefings
Indonesia Wants to Delay China-ASEAN Pact
Jan. 14 – The Indonesian government has formally lodged a letter to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) asking for the group’s free trade pact with China to be delayed to January 2011. The deal began this month; imposing zero tariffs on around 90 percent of imported goods including textiles, steel and chemicals. Indonesia […]
India, Indonesia to Sign Free Trade Agreement
Oct. 20 – After signing the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, Jakarta and New Delhi are now set to launch negotiations for a similar bilateral deal to open trade in goods and services between their respective countries. The Indo-Indonesian Joint Study Group (JSG) after studying the advantages of an economic cooperation between the two recommends the […]
How Singapore’s Pte Ltd Structure Supports 100% Foreign Ownership
Assess how Singapore’s Pte Ltd structure supports 100% foreign ownership, governance control, tax treatment, and exit feasibility for investors.
Malaysia’s Rising Role in US Trade and What It Means for Foreign Investors
Explore US–Malaysia trade trends, key export sectors, and why Malaysia is becoming a critical supply chain partner for foreign investors.
Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies
Malaysia ranks second among ASEAN economies in the 2026 Asia Manufacturing Index, which compares manufacturing-related indicators across 11 Asian countries.
Singapore vs Hong Kong vs Dubai: Regional HQ Trade-Offs for Investors
Compares how Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai differ as regional HQs, focusing on control, tax structure, and operational limits.
Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN — A New Frontier for Strategic Investors
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership offers 10-year tax holidays, USD stability, and full profit repatriation for foreign investors.
U.S. Tariffs in Asia 2025 – A Regional Investment Map
U.S. tariff reforms in 2025 create a three-tier system reshaping where capital, supply chains, and compliance converge across Asia.
The Rise of Southeast Asia as a Global Mobility Hub
Survey of 145 founders and investors reveals why Southeast Asia is becoming the global base for mobility, growth, and opportunity.
Setting Up a Regional Treasury Center in Singapore
Singapore offers unmatched stability, incentives, and liquidity depth for regional treasury centers managing Asia-Pacific cash and risk.
