ASEAN Articles
Christabel Koh and Desmond Tan, IP Attachés for Southeast Asia and ASEAN
Christabel Koh and Desmond Tan are the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) IP Attachés for Southeast Asia. Here they talk about their role. Subscribe to hear more in a series of chats with their overseas team on LinkedIn.
Businesses set to benefit as UK concludes tax agreement with Peru and ratifies deal to join major Indo-Pacific trade bloc
Joining CPTPP – which will account for 15% of global GDP with the UK included – means over 99% of current UK goods exports to CPTPP members will be eligible for tariff-free trade. Encompassing 500 million consumers in some of the world’s largest current and future economies, the potential for increased trade is huge.
UKABC congratulates its Partner, Times Higher Education, on their prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category
This award acknowledges the global growth THE has demonstrated as it expands its footprint as a leading higher education business working with universities, organisations and governments around the world.
UKABC CEO Reflects on a Successful and Informative ASEAN Visit
Ian Gibbons, Chief Executive Officer of the UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC), recently returned from a trip to Singapore encouraged by positive insights on the region's economic landscape. In a LinkedIn post, Ian highlighted the talent and dynamism of Singapore and the broader ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region and emphasised UKABC's engagement with key organisations including The ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) to drive economic growth and investment opportunities.
ASEAN and UK Launch £25 Million Economic Integration Programme
The UK Mission to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat launched the ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme (EIP) in Jakarta to foster economic growth in the region.
Highlights from the UK-ASEAN Business Forum 2024
The UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC) extends thanks to all participants for their contributions to the success of the recent UK-ASEAN Business Forum. Held on Tuesday 26th March 2024, the event featured insightful discussions on key topics including digital transformation, infrastructure connectivity, green finance, economic integration, people mobility, and climate change resilience.
UK takes major step towards joining Indo-Pacific trade bloc
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Act receives Royal Assent.
How to Communicate with Singapore’s Savvy Social Media Users
Singapore offers food and beverage brands a unique opportunity to communicate with consumers directly as the average Singaporean social media user is savvy and highly engaged online. Nikki Carr, Social Media Coordinator at Incite, shares her thoughts on the characteristics of Singaporean social media users based on her experience developing social media programs for clients in the market.
The Three Most Important Considerations When Appointing a Distributor in Singapore
Singapore presents great opportunities for food and beverage brands, but with only a small number of retail banners dominating the grocery landscape in Singapore, surviving and growing in the Singapore market requires a strong collaboration between brands and their local importers and distributors. When appointing a local partner, there are many factors to consider and Will Gordon, Commercial Director at Incite, shares his top three.
Top Four Account Management Tips For Singapore
When looking at the probability of long-term success for a food and beverage brand entering Singapore, brands often forget that entering the market is not the prize; staying and growing over the long term is. Maintaining and growing grocery listings through diligent account management is critical to long-term survival. Hugo Morrison-Corley, Asia Sales Manager at Incite, shares his tips for account management in Singapore.
Webinars for using the UKCA marking and placing goods on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
A list of upcoming webinars on the UK conformity assessment marking (UKCA) and placing goods on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Using the UKCA marking
The government intends to legislate to continue recognition of EU requirements, including the CE marking, indefinitely for a range of product regulations this spring. This will mean businesses have the flexibility to use either the UKCA or CE marking to sell products in Great Britain (GB).
Singapore becomes second country to ratify UK membership to CPTPP
Singapore has formally ratified the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), becoming the second existing member to do so after Japan late last year.
Share your views: general review of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The UK Government is interested in receiving views from businesses, individuals and other interested stakeholders on which areas of the current CPTPP agreement the government should seek to keep the same, change or improve through the CPTPP general review.
Explanation of the Theme for the Lao PDR’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2024
Explanation of the Theme for the Lao PDR’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2024 - ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience
British alcohol and chocolate companies in high spirits after CPTPP sales soar
UK food and drink exporters are toasting success this Christmas as demand from consumers in CPTPP, the massive trade bloc in the Indo-Pacific the UK signed up to in July, has boomed ahead of the festive season.
Children around the world enjoy British-made gifts this Christmas
Latest figures show toy and bike exports are worth £640 million, with CPTPP membership to make it even easier for British businesses to export children’s presents to the region next Christmas.
UK attends first CPTPP meeting since signing up to the massive Indo-Pacific trade bloc in July
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch is in San Francisco today [Wednesday 15 November] to meet Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Ministers in-person for the first time since she was in New Zealand to sign the deal on the UK’s membership in July.
UK signs treaty to join vast Indo-Pacific trade group as new data shows major economic benefits
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch formally signed the treaty confirming the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – the Indo-Pacific trade bloc now worth £12 trillion in GDP – in New Zealand today [Sunday 16th].