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November 15, 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:

 
 
 
Indonesia’s Social Media E-Commerce Ban: Navigating Regulatory Changes
 
Indonesia’s ban on social media e-commerce transactions will significantly affect key players, such as TikTok, and businesses dependent on these platforms. It is imperative to grasp the nuances of...
 
 
 
Thailand Scaled-Down Subsidy Program Continues Backing for Locally Produced EVs
 
Thailand approved a new scaled-down subsidy scheme to support the production of electric vehicles in the country, further solidifying its position as a key hub in the Southeast Asian manufacturing...
 
 
 
Singapore Amends Free Trade Zones Act
 
Singapore is home to the world’s second busiest container port and largest transshipment hub. Its strategic location on the edge of the Strait of Malacca combined with its business-friendly and...
 
 
 
Singapore and Russia: The 2023/24 Trade and Investment Dynamics
 
Amid the ongoing sanctions and growing trade tensions with the collective West, Russian businesses are looking for new markets. Singapore, with its unique investing advantages and strategic...
 
 
 
Powering Progress: Indonesia Unveils Largest Floating Solar Power Plant in Southeast Asia
 
On November 9, 2023, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo inaugurated Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant in the Indonesian province of West Java. It is also the third-largest floating...
 
 
 
Laos and Russia: The 2023/24 Trade and Investment Dynamics
 
An upward trend in Russia-Laos trade is likely to resume. Russia’s exports to China have grown substantially over the past 18 months, and China is a major trade route into Laos. The opening of the...
 
 
 

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COMPLIMENTARY ASEAN PDF DOWNLOADS & RECENT ARTICLES OF INTEREST:

 
 
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023
 
 
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023
 
 
 
 
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 2023
 
 
 
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 2023
 
 
 
Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Thailand
 
 
 
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2023
 
 
 
Vietnam's 2023 Foreign Investment Trends: Private Equity, Energy Transition, Infrastructure, Venture Capital & IPOs
 
 
 
Advantage Vietnam: Optimizing Supply Chains and Accessing Key ASEAN Markets: New Issue of Vietnam Briefing Out Now
 
 
 

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

 
 
 
China+1 y Vietnam: Estrategias y Diversificación en Asia con Voces de la Industria
 
Webinario | Lunes, 04 de Diciembre 2023 | 10:00 -11:00 AM CET/ 4:00-5:00 PM Vietnam / 5:00-6:00 PM China
 
 
 
Indonesia's Halal Certification: A Practical Guide and Opportunities in the World's Largest Halal Market
 
Webinar | Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 3:00 PM Jakarta / 4:00 PM China / 9:00 AM CET
 
 
 
Vietnam’s Thriving Consumer Market [Partner Event with Australian Industry Group]
 
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