Foreign companies that have already decided Malaysia belongs in their expansion plans face a structural decision early: register as a branch office of the overseas parent, or incorporate a local ...

We look at the foreign investment potential in Indonesia’s commodities sector, with a focus on nickel resources and EV battery manufacturing. Indonesia’s economic development strategy is being ...

The Laos-Vietnam railway is a proposed railway project aimed to further boost Laos’ ambitions to become a regional logistics hub. The rail route will connect the capital Vientiane to the port city of ...

Vietnam is the second-largest exporter of coffee after Brazil, accounting for 8.3 percent of the global coffee share and 16 percent of the market share in the EU. However, the majority of exports ...

The idea of Indonesia joining the BRICS group was raised over a decade ago, and Indonesia has participated in some BRICS meetings. Over the past two years, the concept of Indonesia officially joining ...

In October 2021, Cambodia issued its first-ever anti-trust law after 15 years of delays. The law lays out the prohibited activities that can distort market competition. Before the Competition Law was ...

Singapore is renowned for its highly advanced telecommunications sector, marked by an impressive network infrastructure and exceptional connectivity on a global scale. Supported by a robust government ...

SpaceX’s Starlink has launched its internet service in Indonesia, aiming to improve internet access to the vast archipelago. The service is being tested on the country’s health sector by allowing ...

Indonesia’s manufacturing sector has historically played a key role in the country’s economic development. The majority of businesses in the manufacturing sector are mostly located on the island of ...

Singapore stands as one of the world’s most vital maritime centers, playing a crucial role in international trade. With its strategic location along major shipping routes and its reputation for ...

International businesses planning their 2021 investment budgets should see Indonesia as ASEAN’s best growth potential in the long-term. Already the largest economy in the region, Indonesia is expected ...

Foreign investors entering Vietnam are required to navigate a licensing framework that is both specific to foreign capital and highly procedural. At the core of this framework are two foundational ...