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Philippines’ Finance Secretary Recommends 7 Percent Corporate Income Tax Cut

02/21/2017

The Philippines’ Finance Secretary, Carlo Dominguez, has recommended a corporate income tax rate of 25 percent, reduced from the current 32 percent as part of the Government's Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP).

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Thailand in 2017: a Changing Investment Landscape

02/17/2017

After a challenging year, both economically and socially, 2017 has been touted by some as a pivotal year for the Thai economy and ‘the year of concrete national reform’. Here, we discuss what is on the horizon for Thailand's investment landscape in 20

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: Environmental Tax, Sports Restrictions, and Korean Imports

02/15/2017

In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss environmental taxation, highlight the lifting of a sports ban, and analyze recent revisions to Korean import restrictions

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Getting a Grip on Malaysia's Rubber Glove Industry

02/13/2017

About 133.6 billion pieces of rubber gloves – 63 percent of the world total – came from Malaysia in 2016, as the Southeast Asian nation has carved a niche in the industry. Exports were worth an estimated RM 14.3 billion, continuing the country’s str

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ASEAN Market Watch: e-Commerce in Thailand, Q4 Growth in Indonesia, and Myanmar-Thailand Bilateral Agreements

02/08/2017

In this week's ASEAN Market Watch, we look at the potential for e-commerce growth in Thailand, Indonesia's slowing fourth quarter GDP growth, and a series of new bilateral agreements between Myanmar and Thailand.

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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2017 - New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

02/06/2017

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2017, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, is out now and available for complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

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Investing in the Philippines: What to Expect in 2017

02/03/2017

FDI into the Philippines reached US$6.2 billion through the first 10 months of 2016 – a 22.2 percent increase over the US$5.1 billion accumulated over the same period in 2015. The Philippines’ strong economic performance is projected to continue in 20

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ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Money Lending in the Philippines, Palm Oil Tax in Malaysia, and Visa Policy Review in Indonesia

02/01/2017

In this week's Regulatory Brief, we look at the Philippines' tightened money lending rules, examine Malaysia's new palm oil tax, and consider the Indonesian government's review of its visa free policy.

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Sourcing Talent in ASEAN: A Guide to Regional Opportunities

01/30/2017

With over 625 million inhabitants spanning 10 member states, ASEAN is endowed with a diverse workforce capable of supporting a multitude of manufacturing and service based investments. In this extract from the latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, we l

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ASEAN Market Watch: Renaming of MSCI Indexes, Growth in the Philippines, and Construction Boom in Cambodia

01/25/2017

In this week's ASEAN Market Watch, we consider the renaming of MSCI South East Asia Indexes, look at projected growth figures for the Philippines, and examine Cambodia's recent construction boom.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: Rice Exports, Government Workforce Reduction, and Gambling

01/18/2017

In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we take a look at eased rice export regulations, government workforce reductions, and the development of casino's in Vietnam.

India Briefing

Service Tax for Internet Based Services in India from December 2016

01/06/2017

The Indian Government has decided to tax cross-border internet based service providers such as digital content, online gaming, and cloud services companies. Learn more about the types of services and businesses affected and how companies can pay such taxe

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