Other Briefings
ASEAN’s LNG Export Leaders: Investment and Energy Trade Opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia
Foreign investors are exploring LNG opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia as new gas discoveries and major projects reshape Southeast Asia’s energy trade.
How Middle East Energy Disruptions Could Reshape Investment Planning in ASEAN
Renewed volatility in global energy markets and shipping routes is prompting investors to reassess supply chain resilience, operating costs, and market entry strategies across ASEAN.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.
ASEAN–New Zealand At 50: What the New Joint Vision Signals For Foreign Investors
The ASEAN–New Zealand Joint Vision introduces new regulatory alignment, compliance expectations, and market-entry conditions for foreign investors.
Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN — A New Frontier for Strategic Investors
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership offers 10-year tax holidays, USD stability, and full profit repatriation for foreign investors.
U.S. Tariffs in Asia 2025 – A Regional Investment Map
U.S. tariff reforms in 2025 create a three-tier system reshaping where capital, supply chains, and compliance converge across Asia.
ASEAN Transshipment and US Tariffs – Balancing Opportunity and Risk
Foreign investors can use ASEAN’s trade hubs to stay tariff-compliant and cost-efficient under new US import rules.
What the AANZFTA Second Protocol Means for ASEAN Trade
The AANZFTA Second Protocol modernizes trade rules on origin, services, and digital commerce, reshaping ASEAN–Oceania trade.
Why Governance Drives FDI, FX & Market Performance
Institutional quality, which refers to the effectiveness of a country’s legal, regulatory, and governance systems, is paramount in long-term economic development. Today, financial markets are often interconnected, so countries with better governance will attract higher levels of foreign direct investment, experience currency stability, and witness improved stock market performance. In this article, we cover how […]
Singapore Backs Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Entry with eSTARS
Singapore launches enhanced eSTARS package to support Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership and boost regional integration efforts.
