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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:

 
 
 
Malaysia’s Budget 2024: Impact for Business
 
Malaysia’s government has tabled its 2024 budget - the largest in the nation’s history with 303 billion ringgit (US$64.7 billion) being allocated. For the government to meet its fiscal...
 
 
 
Indonesia and Australia Sign MoU to Boost EV Collaboration
 
Last week, Indonesia and Australia formally declared their collaboration in the electric vehicle (EV) industry by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Jakarta. The MoU co-signed by...
 
 
 
Potential EV Minerals Pact Between the United States and Indonesia
 
Indonesia and the U.S. are exploring a potential partnership for minerals and metals, particularly those used in the production of electric vehicle batteries, such as nickel. The discussions...
 
 
 
Malaysia’s New Transfer Pricing & APA Rules
 
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has released two new rules governing transfer pricing (TP) norms in the country: the Income Tax (Advanced Pricing Arrangement) Rules 2023 and the Income Tax (Transfer...
 
 
 
The Philippines Enters Islamic Financing Sukuk Bond Market
 
In a groundbreaking move, the Philippines has officially declared its entrance into the Islamic finance market. The Philippines Bureau of Treasury (BTr) disclosed plans for a benchmark-sized Sukuk...
 
 
 
Exploring Investment Opportunities in Vietnam’s Film Industry
 
The Vietnamese film “Tet o lang Dia Nguc” (Hellbound Village) occupied the top spot for weeks in Vietnam on streaming platforms Netflix and K+ Original, proof that Vietnamese films are becoming...
 
 
 
Brunei and Russia: The 2023/24 Trade and Investment Dynamics
 
Brunei and Russia interact within various international and regional organizations. Their cooperation in forums like the United Nations, ASEAN, and APEC is significant. In these forums, both...
 
 
 
Cambodia and Russia: The 2023 / 24 Trade and Investment Dynamics
 
Cambodia is an important ally for Russia, as a member of ASEAN. Part of Russia’s 2023 Foreign Policy Concept is specifically aimed at developing ties with ASEAN, and Cambodia is part of this....
 
 
 
Vietnam - Hong Kong Opportunities As Bilateral Trade Expands
 
According to Nguyễn Văn Quân, chairman of Vietnam’s Institute for Economics and Trade Development (IETD), there is “vast potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Hong Kong in numerous trade...
 
 
 

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