Oct 15, 2024 · As the US enters the last campaign weeks of the 2024 presidential election, scheduled for November 5, global markets are closely monitoring the potential shifts in policies that may impact trade, investment, and geopolitical stability.

Oct 21, 2024 · Thanks to decades of targeted policies and actions, Singapore has become one of Asia’s largest and most dynamic economies. The Southeast Asian country has a GDP of US$525.228 billion, a young workforce, and over a million foreign talents working in the rapidly expanding working class.

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Nov 20, 2024 · ASEAN is at a sensitive juncture as it faces the economic and geopolitical implications of a second Donald Trump presidency. Through strategic adaptation and regional cooperation, Southeast Asian markets can turn potential adversities into catalysts for growth, ensuring that the region not only withstands but thrives amid short-term global uncertainties and prepares for long-term resilience.

Jul 19, 2024 · An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.. Despite global uncertainties, Singapore ranks among the most competitive economies in the world. GDP growth for Singapore in 2024 is projected to be in the range of 1-3 percent.

Dec 31, 2024 · An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2025, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is emerging as one of the most dynamic regions for global investment. With a combined population of over 600 million people, a growing middle class, and projected ...

Dec 3, 2024 · As such, a free trade agreement will significantly boost bilateral trade. Lower trade tariffs and reduced non-tariff barriers are anticipated, creating new opportunities for Thai exporters, enhancing market access, and improving the competitiveness of Thai products in the European market.

Sep 16, 2024 · The second edition of The Asia Manufacturing Index by Dezan Shira & Associates is now out. The 2025 index provides essential insights into Asia’s dynamic industrial landscape, ranking eleven countries across eight categories, including tax …

May 12, 2023 · At the 42 nd ASEAN Summit, held in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, ASEAN members signed an agreement to push for better regional payment connectivity and the use of local currency transactions (LCT). The move is seen as the bloc’s strategy to transition away from established currencies used for trade, such as the US dollar. The US dollar has been king for global trade for decades.

Jan 20, 2021 · It is important for foreign investors to understand ASEAN’s free trade agreements (FTAs) to capitalize on the bloc’s long-term potential. These FTAs offer numerous benefits such as tax holidays, improved custom clearances, and reduced import costs.