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ASEAN Guidelines for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Development and Collaboration
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Guidelines, instruction manuals, handbooks
ASEAN Secretariat
To help policy makers address these challenges, the Guidelines below outline good policy practices for SEZ policies in ASEAN.
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ASIAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION REPORT 2015: How can special economic zones catalyze economic development?
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Korea, Republic of, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
ADB
2015
Special economic zones (SEZs) can play a catalytic role in economic development, provided the right business environment and policies are put in place. In Asia, SEZs can facili...
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Myanmar successfully renegotiates debt, ownership terms for Kyaukphyu
Myanmar
Archived web content
Chan Mya Htwe
2018
This is an article regarding the renegotiation of terms for the KPSEZ.
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MyanmarTimes Thilawa SEZ Articles
Myanmar
Archived web content
2019
This library record contains two articles about recent investment in the Thilawa SEZ.
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Special Economic Zones (DICA)
Myanmar
Archived web content
Directorate of Investment and Company Administration
This web page contains government-prepared information regarding special economic zones in Myanmar.
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Kyauk Phyu Special Economic Zone
Myanmar
Archived web content
This is the website that contains information regarding the Kyauk Phyu SEZ.
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Sub-Decree No. 24 on establishment of Sihanoukville SEZ (A)
Cambodia
24 ANK.BK
Sub-decree
March 17, 2008
Sihanoukville SEZ 2 was established in an area located in Bet Trang commune and Ream commune, Prey Nob district, Preah Sihanouk province. This SEZ had a size of 11,139,600 squa...
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Working of Alien Act B.E. 2551 (2008)
Thailand
Act
February 22, 2008
This Act contains certain provisions in relation to the restriction of right and liberty of person, in respect of which section 29 in conjunction with section 32, section 33, se...
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Announcement of the Board of Investment No. 4/2557 on Investment Promotion in Special Economic Development Zones
Thailand
Notification
December 18, 2014
To promote investment in Special Economic Development Zones, especially border areas both in and around industrial estates, economic linkages need to be created with neighboring...
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IOM and Labour Migration: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Advocacy and promotional materials
International Organization for Migration
2018
This fact sheet gives an overview on Special Economic Zones in Lao PDR. It also reflects lessons from actual site visits by International Organization for Migration.
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Sub-decree No. 145 on establishment of Cambodia-Sino Metallic Material special economic zone
Cambodia
145
Sub-decree
November 1, 2018
The Cambodia-Sino Metallic Material special economic zone, which is 550,008 square meters, was established as in Rithy 1 village, Keo Pos commune, Stung Hav district, Preah Sih...
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Rubber barons: how Vietnamese companies and international financiers are driving a land grabbing crisis in Cambodia and Laos
Cambodia
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Global Witness
2013
An independent investigative report on the impact of investment of Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Vietnam Rubber Group and two International Financiers (IFC and Deutsche Bank) on local l...
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Foreigners' Working Management Emergency Decree B.E. 2560 (2017)
Thailand
Royal Decree
March 24, 2018
This Royal Decree was intended to address some pending problems in the employment of foreign workers by minimizing the need for law enforcement and facilitating the hiring proce...
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A Guide to Investment in the Special Economic Zones
Thailand
Guidelines, instruction manuals, handbooks
Thailand Board of Investment , สำนักงานคณะกรรมส่งเสริมการลงทุน
2015
The purpose of this Guide to Investment in the Special Economic Development Zones (SEZs) is for the benefit of investors who are interested in locating their investment in one o...
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Sub-decree No.28 on the Amendment of Article 4 Point (4.1) of Sub-decree No.148 on the Establishment and Management of the Special Economic Zone
Cambodia
Sub-decree
March 14, 2006
This Sub-decree is established to amend Article 4, point 4.1 in Sub-Decree No.148 ANKr.BK dated December 29, 2005, focusing on composition of the Special Economic Zones Trouble ...
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Special Economic Zone in Tak’s Mae Sot forces the relocation of 97 households.
Thailand
Archived web content
2015
A total of 97 families who have occupied lands, which the government intends to allocate to the SEZ, will have to relocate, with the state accusing them of encroachment.
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Special Economic Development Zones are on the wrong lands because those lands are our lives. No invasion.
Thailand
Archived web content
วิมลรัตน์ ธัมมิสโร
2017
It’s been 2 years that the policy of special economic development zones has been implemented, but not been in a good shape. Apparently, people in SEZs are suffering and have imp...
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Investment Promotion Act and BOI Announcements
Thailand
Archived web content
2018
This web page comprises the Investment Promotion Act and BOI Announcements.
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(In)Harmonious voices towards development: The future of SEZ Mukdahan
Thailand
Archived web content
2016
The National Council for Peace and Order has announced Mukdahan province as a special border economic development zone by exercising Section 44 of the Constitution to acquire pu...