Other Briefings
The End of Britain’s EU Transition Period is Set to Boost Economic Ties with Asia
In 2019, Asia accounted for 20 percent of both the UK’s exports and imports. These levels were on par with the Americas, albeit growing much quicker.
Japan’s JICA Provides Loans to Support SMEs and Infrastructure in Myanmar
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed a loan agreement with the government of Myanmar to provide 42.7 billion yen to support SMEs and infrastructure.
US Extends GSP Status for Indonesia
The US extended Indonesia’s Generalized System of Preference (GSP) status in early November 2020, meaning thousands of Indonesian exports to the US are duty free.
The Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble: Salient Features
From November 22, 2020, the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble will come into effect, allowing short-term visitors to travel between both countries.
More Countries Join ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
In early November, South Africa, Thailand, and Cuba became signatories to ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC).
The Asia Briefing Weekly Round Up
The Asia Briefing Weekly Round Up, designed to help our ASEAN readers stay up to date with developments elsewhere in Asia.
Planning Your 2021 Investment Budgets: Opportunities in ASEAN
Businesses planning their 2021 investment budgets should see ASEAN as having the best growth potential for the medium and long-term.
Singapore Allows Entry of Travelers from Mainland China
Singapore began allowing short-term visitors from mainland China on November 6, 2020, through its Air Travel Pass (ATP) program.
Planning Your 2021 Investment Budgets: Singapore as a Key Trading Hub in ASEAN
Singapore’s stable legal, tax, and business environment makes the country a key trading hub in ASEAN.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2021– New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2021, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates is available to download.
