Other Briefings
The UK Foreign Minister Visits ASEAN Looking for Trade Deals – But is Britain All at Sea Over the CPTPP?
The British Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss has been on a visit to ASEAN as she tries to boost British trade relations with Southeast Asia.
Thailand and Bangladesh: The Chittagong-Ranong Port Connectivity Potential
The launch of direct shipping services between Chittagong and Ranong ports has received a new push as trade between the two countries increases.
ASEAN Summit: China Wants to Upgrade Ties to Strategic Comprehensive Partnership
China is looking to upgrade its ASEAN ties to a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership.
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Philippine Medical Worker Recruitment
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how medical workers from the Philippines are working, both at home and abroad.
The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement is a trade deal between the ten member states of ASEAN and India.
A Guide to Withholding Taxes in Singapore
Withholding taxes in Singapore are low by global standards, in line with the city-state’s reputation for business-friendly policies.
The UK Starts Talks to Join CPTPP, Seeking Access to ASEAN
The UK’s interest in joining the CPTPP shows the government’s ambitions in expanding economic ties with Asian markets beyond China, such as with ASEAN.
The US-Afghanistan Withdrawal: Islamic Repercussions in ASEAN
Chris Devonshire Ellis highlights the possible impact of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan on insurgency across Southeast Asia.
US Seeks Supply Chain and Other Partnerships with Singapore, Vietnam in New Soft Power Approach
International investors can expect the US government’s renewed emphasis on its soft economic power in ASEAN.
RCEP Countries Lead in Chinese Q2 BRI Outbound Investment
The RCEP nations of ASEAN, in addition to Japan and South Korea, were big winners in Q2 Chinese investment 2021, according to research from China Investment Research.
