Other Briefings
Singapore and India Link Real Time Retail Payment Systems
Singapore and India have launched a real time payment mechanism (UPI-PayNow) to ease cross-border payments between the two countries.
An Overview of Indonesia’s Double Tax Avoidance Agreements
Indonesia’s large number of double tax avoidance agreements (DTAA) eliminate double taxation for businesses and consumers.
ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Banks Consider Dropping US Dollar, Euro and Yen, Indonesia Calls for Phasing Out Visa and Mastercard
Growing calls to settle financial transactions in local currencies.
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.
Vietnam to Ease Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Industry
Vietnam is seeking to ease visa requirements for foreign visitors. Among the changes being discussed is increasing the duration of e-visas to 45 days.
Employment Permits in Malaysia
Malaysia provides several types of employment permits for foreign workers. We discuss these options in this article.
Indonesia’s Top Sectors to Watch for in 2023
Foreign investors should note the key sectors where growth is expected to rise in Indonesia for 2023, including downstream mining and infrastructure.
The European Union and Malaysia Sign Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
The European Union and Malaysia’s Partnership and Cooperation Agreement can help restart discussions on a future free trade agreement.
Industries to Watch Out for Growth in Southeast Asia in 2023
Despite the prevailing gloomy economic climate, ASEAN remains very attractive to foreign investment, and several industries look to prosper in 2023.
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.
