Perspectives on energy in Indonesia

Future perspectives on energy in Indonesia

A detailed and enlightening report from various experts on the production, distribution, security, regulation and evolution of the energy sector in Indonesia from the Economist’s Intelligence Unit, with an eye on the future and investment opportunities, risks and uncertainties.

Untold financial habits in Vietnam

Untold financial habits in Vietnam

This video on the uses and habits of personal and corporate finance in Vietnam presents very insightful and sometimes obscure practices of Vietnamese companies and people. Tackling long-term economic and financial outlooks in Vietnam from different angles, several inside investors enlighten us with very sharp reflections and experiences.

Myanmar economic opening

Myanmar opening for business

This video from the Wall Street Journal presents the back story behind the opening of Myanmar and the role of the business and entrepreneurs community. With many opportunities and some challenges for doing business, Myanmar presents several areas of interest for entrepreneurs and companies willing to invest and trade.

Social Media for ASEAN

Optimizing your social media presence in ASEAN

Your company’s website and/or blog should be its center of gravity on Internet. Maintaining a strong presence on social media can however complete your digital marketing, if not spearhead it. Here’s a little presentation of how to optimize your social media reach with some extra tips for digital marketing in Southeast Asia.

The rise of the middle class in Indonesia

Indonesia’s middle class to reach 140m by 2020

This short video presents the expected rise of the middle-class and affluent consumers (MACS) from 70 million to more than double by 2020, together with the supposed characteristics of MACS in Indonesia. This large number of consumers will generate several challenges and opportunities to be seized by businesses.

Free maps of ASEAN countries

12 free maps of ASEAN countries

Some maps might come in handy to illustrate your point in your website or blogs, so here is a collection of some free maps available around the web for South East Asia and each of the 10 ASEAN countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Singapore Merlion

Opening a company in Singapore

In need of doing business in ASEAN or Asia? Singapore is one of the most convenient places to start a business, both in terms of administrative easiness and fiscal attractivity. Here are some official guides to help you in the process.

ASEAN flag

ASEAN Anthem – The ASEAN Way

Here is the official anthem for ASEAN, “The ASEAN Way” with a video clip of the ASEAN secretariat, foundation, goals, and activities.

learning online

Free online learning

Be it through the Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC) that make all the hype nowadays, hard core technical skills or more relaxed “on-the-go” learning, here is a little overview of some of the best options to learn on your own online, depending on your style and your needs, for free.