Elections bring a test of foreign credentials

India scraps retrospective tax to appease foreign investor woes

The government backtracks on an aggressive tax law, with the hope of attracting foreign investment as state-owned companies undergo privatisation.

August 24, 2021

Foreign investment changes in Indonesia

Recent rule changes have placed limits on some sectors for the first time, while others have had limits tightened or eased, or have become closed altogether.

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India’s governance crisis

We asked our readers last week about whether India’s failure of governance is redeemable.

December 04, 2012

China syndrome: open and closed for business at the same time

A recent closed-door symposium held by the CSRC in Beijing aimed to show that China is open for business. But can it keep the door open and closed at the same time?

August 01, 2023

China’s changing relationship with Africa

An economic slowdown in China may force African economies to diversify.

June 23, 2014

BlackRock’s HPS commits up to S$555m to TBS waste platform

The multi-tranche investment will support the Jakarta-based energy company’s organic expansion and acquisitions across Singapore, Indonesia and other Asian markets.

October 27, 2026