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December 13, 2023

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

ASEAN EDITION


TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:


Navigating Indonesia’s Investment Environment

Indonesia received total investments (foreign and domestic) of approximately 1,053 trillion rupiah (US$67 billion) for the period between January to September 2023 according to data from the...


Investing in Greater Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s capital, Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL), is the heart of a regional hub, offering a vibrant business center, competitive costs, and robust infrastructure and technology ecosystem....


Cambodia and France Start Double Tax Avoidance Agreement Talks

Cambodia and France have entered the first round of negotiations on a double taxation avoidance (DTA) agreement to bolster tax cooperation and increase trade between the two countries. We examine...


Thailand and Hong Kong Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

On December 4, Thailand’s central bank and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority launched a new cross-border QR payment link enabling travelers from Thailand and Hong Kong to make retail payments...


Vietnam’s National Strategy to Attract and Develop Talent

Vietnam’s skilled labor force has been a key point of interest for foreign firms of late. This is on the back of a strong push from the Vietnamese government toward developing the country’s...

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COMPLIMENTARY ASEAN PDF DOWNLOADS & RECENT ARTICLES OF INTEREST:


An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN


Unlocking Growth: The Role of ASEAN Trade Agreements for United States Investors


Friendshoring: Shifting Operations in ASEAN and China+1


New Rules of Origin Criteria in the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement


An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia


A Guide to Indonesia's Foreign Investment Trends and Key Infrastructure Projects


Malaysia’s Economic Transition: From Plantations and Palm Oil to Tech and Green Energy


Opportunities for Foreign Investors in the Philippines


An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore


Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Thailand


An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam


Vietnam's Foreign Investment Trends: Private Equity, Energy Transition, Infrastructure, Venture Capital & IPOs


Advantage Vietnam: Optimizing Supply Chains and Accessing Key ASEAN Markets

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:


Year-End Review: Unwrapping US Trade Policy in Asia in 2023

Webinar \| December 13, 2023 \| 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST


Recruitment Essentials in Vietnam: Labor Market Dynamics, Legal Compliance, Employee Retention

Webinar \| Thursday, December 14, 2023, \| 3:30 PM Vietnam / 4:30 PM China / 9:30 AM CET

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