Indonesia to Ban Bauxite Exports from June 2023: An Explainer
On December 21, 2022, President Joko Widodo announced Indonesia's plan to impose a bauxite export ban starting June 2023 in order to increase domestic...
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023
Dezan Shira & Associates has released the latest edition of their publication, An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023. This publication provides an...
Singapore and South Korea Sign Digital Trade Agreement
In November 2022, Singapore signed a digital agreement with South Korea under the Korea-Singapore Digital Partnership Agreement (KSDPA). This is the fourth Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) Singapore has signed and the first with an Asian country.
RCEP Agreement enters into force for Indonesia
JAKARTA, 4 January 2023 – The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement entered into force for Indonesia on 2 January. The preferential tariffs under...
Thailand wins ‘Golden Travel Destination Award 2022’ from Dutch tour operator
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thailand has won the ‘Golden Travel Destination Award 2022’ from Dutch tour operator...
SCG showcases paper innovation, supporting eco-friendliness at APEC 2022 Thailand
Hosting the APEC 2022 all year long shall provide Thailand with great opportunities. Hence, SCG proceeds to support the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)...
Thailand plans 1.34 trillion baht smart city to support industrial hub
THAILAND is planning to build a smart city in an industrial hub near Bangkok that has already drawn billions of dollars of investment pledges...
Thailand Aims to Become Hemp Production Hub
The government is proceeding with plans to make Thailand a regional manufacturing center for hemp products over the next five years, with the goal...
