An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025
Singapore's 2024 economy grew 2.1%, but 2025 forecast lowered due to global demand, U.S. tariffs, and export declines.
ASEAN Briefing features business news, regulatory updates and extensive data on ASEAN free trade, double tax agreements and foreign direct investment laws in the region. Covering all ASEAN members (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam)
Singapore's 2024 economy grew 2.1%, but 2025 forecast lowered due to global demand, U.S. tariffs, and export declines.
Indonesia's GR 25/2024 will streamline mining regulation, enhance practices, extend state-owned licenses, boost domestic processing, and increase revenue.
Singapore's construction industry is growing, attracting foreign investors. Valued at US$31.18 billion in 2023, it’s projected to reach US$43.22 billion...
Indonesia deregulates imports of 10 strategic commodities to attract investment, simplify procedures, and strengthen global trade competitiveness.
Singapore launches the Business Adaptation Grant in October 2025 to support firms in adapting to global trade disruptions.
Philippines-U.S. trade deal grants U.S. tariff-free exports, maintains tariffs on Philippine goods, reflecting strategic economic and political concessions.
In July 2025, border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia erupted over historical disputes, causing casualties, displacement, and political tensions.
AWS has opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, investing $9 billion to strengthen the region's cloud computing infrastructure.