News Across Asia - Page 543

China Briefing

China, ASEAN, and OBOR Trade Picks Up: How to Take Advantage

05/05/2017

China's trade with the One Belt, One Road region and ASEAN has picked up, while EU and US trade has dropped. Chris Devonshire-Ellis explores China's trade agreements, routes, and opportunities in this op-ed.

India Briefing

India Regulatory Brief: Cross-Border Mergers Approved for Indian Businesses, Aadhaar Now Mandatory for Expats

04/24/2017

In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at the shift in policy on mergers and acquisitions in India, the compulsory requirement of Aadhaar for expats living in India beyond 182 days, the move to de-register dormant companies, and the proposed cyber-security unit of the RBI.

ASEAN Briefing

Business Process Outsourcing in The Philippines

04/17/2017

The Philippines BPO Sector contributes nine percent of the country's GDP. Learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing the Philippines BPO industry as it continues to register positive growth in 2017.

ASEAN Briefing

The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Myanmar

03/24/2017

Hiring foreign employees in Myanmar can be a complicated process due to the country's lack of a comprehensive employment permit system for foreigners. Here, we look at different options for foreigners to acquire legal working status in Myanmar.

ASEAN Briefing

An Economic & Social Background to the Philippines 2017

03/09/2017

Philippines has, over the past few years, been playing a ‘catch up’ strategy, and is now among the leading economies within ASEAN. Despite its many problems, the economy and commercial sector remain on the rise and present significant opportunities f

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Philippines Banking Regulation, Cambodia SME Tax Incentive, and Indonesia Fintech Sector

03/01/2017

In this week's Regulatory Brief, we discuss Philippines' directive to banks on late payments, Cambodia's move to make SMEs tax compliant and Indonesia's decision to allow fintech companies to deal directly with customers.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: Bank Mergers, Consumer Lending Caps, and Economic Restructuring

03/01/2017

In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss bank mergers, highlight consumer lending caps, and analyze the government's economic restructuring plans for the years ahead.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Manufacturing, Philippines Economic Freedoms, and Singapore SME Digitization

02/22/2017

In this week's ASEAN Market Watch, we look at Malaysia's manufacturing environment, examine the state of Philippines' economic freedoms and highlight SME digitization initiatives in Singapore.

ASEAN Briefing

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).

ASEAN Briefing

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

ASEAN Briefing

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