Singapore’s GDP may reach US$1.4 trillion by 2040 — see how policy, sectors, and currency shifts will shape investor ...

Foreign investors can use ASEAN’s trade hubs to stay tariff-compliant and cost-efficient under new US import rules.

Labor inspections in Indonesia serve as the government’s main enforcement mechanism to ensure employers comply with national labor laws. They evaluate whether company practices meet legal standards on ...

We look at the foreign investment potential in Indonesia’s commodities sector, with a focus on nickel resources and EV battery manufacturing. Indonesia’s economic development strategy is being ...

In an era marked by increasing globalization, geopolitical tensions, and shifting economic landscapes, businesses worldwide are constantly evaluating their strategies to ensure resilience and ...

Amid evolving dynamics in Asia’s supply chain and labor markets, extensive discussions have unfolded regarding the notable shift of manufacturing operations to Southeast Asian countries. While much of ...

Indonesia has approved a significant overhaul of its mining royalty framework, reinforcing its ambition to capture more economic value from mineral resources. The move, announced in April 2025, ...

Indonesia is home to some 40 percent of the world’s geothermal resources, and the sector will be key to the country’s energy sustainability goals. Indonesia is one of the world’s leading geothermal ...

Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance issued new tax incentives to spur electric vehicle production and sales in the country. The incentives include a removal of the luxury tax on EVs for 2024, the waiver ...

Singapore is set to implement new tripartite guidelines requiring all employers to have a formal process in place for workers to request flexible work arrangements, starting December 2024. This ...

The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) defines BPO as the “delegation of service-type business processed to a third-party service provider.” The industry is generally divided into the ...

How is the minimum wage increase calculated? MOM 18/2022 stipulated a new formula for calculating the minimum wage increase. The calculation for the minimum wage took into account Indonesia’s economic ...