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India Joins Project Nexus: Enhancing ASEAN Economic Ties

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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

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Discover key insights and trends shaping Southeast Asia’s manufacturing sector in 2024. This tracker explores PMI values, workforce data, GDP contributions, and policy responses, highlighting the region’s growth opportunities and challenges.

Australia Approves Renewable Energy Link to Singapore

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Australia’s approval of a renewable energy link to Singapore can reshape Southeast Asia’s energy landscape and boost regional clean energy initiatives.

ASEAN Labor Costs: Minimum Wage and Social Insurance Essentials

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When assessing labor costs in ASEAN, foreign investors should be aware that governments are increasing social protection expenditure in areas such as pensions, health coverage, and welfare assistance.

Australia Commits New Investments to Strengthen Ties with Southeast Asia

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The Australian government has committed AU$505 million to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia as part of the government’s 2024-2025 budget.

The ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024: An Overview

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Australia hosted ASEAN member states for the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. It also marked 50 years of Australia’s dialogue partnership with ASEAN.

An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2024 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

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This Guide covers the fundamentals of investing in ASEAN, including market entry, company setup, tax and audit, and HR and payroll.

The New Frontier: Southeast Asia’s Emerging Space Role

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The increasing deployment of satellites and other payloads into orbit by ASEAN countries opens numerous avenues for foreign investment in the space sector.

Catalyzing Connections: Australia’s Path to Amplify Digital Trade in Southeast Asia

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Australia launched its latest Digital Economy Strategy with a focus on leveraging digital technologies and enhancing digital trade, particularly with Southeast Asia.

Unlocking Growth: The Role of Asian Trade Agreements for American Businesses

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By leveraging Asia’s network of free trade agreements, US businesses can benefit from better access to the large Asian markets.

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