Other Briefings
Apple’s US$1 Billion Bet on Indonesia: Local Compliance and Market Growth
Apple’s US$1 billion investment aims to meet Indonesia’s local content rules, lifting the iPhone 16 ban and boosting market growth in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia’s iPhone 16 Ban and Apple’s Investment Dilemma
Explore how Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban impacts Apple, driven by local content policies. Discover investment insights and market potential strategies.
North-South High-Speed Railway: Vietnam’s Future in Regional Logistics
Explore Vietnam’s ambitious North-South High-Speed Railway, its impact on trade, economy, and ASEAN connectivity.
The ASEAN Education Market: Trends, Challenges, and Investment Pathways – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “The ASEAN Education Market”, is out now as a free download.
Southeast Asia’s Balancing Act in a Second Trump Presidency
Learn how ASEAN can adapt to challenges and opportunities under the new US presidency. Insights into trade, investment, and resilience.
The 2024 US Presidential Election: Impact on Southeast Asia Markets
Explore the impact of the 2024 US presidential election on Southeast Asia markets, with respect to shifts in trade policies, geopolitical strategies, and investment trends.
India Joins Project Nexus: Enhancing ASEAN Economic Ties
India’s role in Project Nexus enhances cross-border payments with ASEAN, improving transaction efficiency and strengthening regional economic ties.
Southeast Asia Manufacturing Tracker: Key Insights and Trends
In our manufacturing tracker for Southeast Asia in 2024, we note the PMI values, workforce data, GDP contributions, and policy responses, highlighting the region’s growth opportunities and challenges.
The Philippines’ Revised VAT Policy on Foreign Digital Services from 2024
Explore how the Philippines’ new 12% VAT on foreign digital services reshapes the market, affects consumers, and drives local industry growth.
Philippines Plans Stock Tax Reduction to Revive Capital Market
The Philippine government plans to drastically reduce the stock transaction tax from 0.6 percent to 0.1 percent, a move which aims to stimulate trading activity and attract more investors.
