ASEAN IPAs Collaboration to Attract More FDI: Opportunities and Risks

Background

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) significantly contributes to ASEAN's economic expansion. Over the past decade, FDI inflows to ASEAN have seen substantial growth. Notwithstanding the global downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, FDI inflows...

ASEAN states move to universal healthcare

ASEAN has traditionally relied on a mixture of public and private healthcare with an emphasis on the latter. It is a structure that is likely to continue as more countries in the Region begin to...

Integration provides vast agricultural opportunities

Agriculture is a vital sector for the ASEAN community accounting for over 25% of GDP in some member states and providing more than 40% of total employment in the case of Myanmar.

Food security is a...

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Diversity is key for ASEAN

Dato’ Sri Nazir Razak, Group Chief Executive, CIMB Group

In ASEAN, you will quickly find people who understand you and your business needs. The Region’s great track record in profiting from its diversity means that cross-cultural trade and investment are second nature. The Region’s...

ASEAN connectivity

The rationale for the creation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is obvious. Put together, the 10 member states – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet...