Economy & Trade
Customs and Trade Strategy in Indonesia: An Investor’s Guide — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
09/15/2025The latest ASEAN Briefing Magazine on Indonesia’s customs and trade strategy is now available for subscribers to download free.
Strategic Multi-Currency Cash Management in Singapore
09/12/2025Multi-currency cash management in Singapore helps investors and executives balance risk, control liquidity, and support growth.
Choosing the Right Industrial Parks in Malaysia for Foreign Manufacturing
09/11/2025Foreign investors should assess regions, costs, and sector strengths to choose the Malaysian industrial park that best fits their strategy.
The Future of Chinese Investment in Indonesia
09/05/2025Chinese investors face major opportunities in Indonesia’s EVs, renewables, digital economy, healthcare, and infrastructure by 2030.
Brunei’s Industrial Parks - Should They Be Part of Your ASEAN Strategy?
08/28/2025Brunei’s industrial parks offer low tax, trade access, and sector support but face limits in labor and scale for investors.
Malaysia’s 2026–2030 Plan: What Investors Need to Know
08/27/2025Malaysia’s 2026–2030 plan channels 611bn ringgit into growth, tax reform, semiconductors, shaping key investor opportunities.
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08/18/2025
Why Singapore Is the Legal and Operational Hub for ASEAN M&A
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08/04/2025
Why Governance Drives FDI, FX & Market Performance
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07/31/2025
How Foreign Investors Can Leverage Malaysia’s Free Trade Agreements
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07/26/2025
Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes: Causes, Escalation, and ASEAN Impact
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07/24/2025
Inside the Philippines–U.S. Trade Deal: Zero Tariffs for America, 19% for Manila
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Tax & Accounting
Weighing Risks and Returns: Cambodia’s Capital Gains Tax Is Fully in Force
09/11/2025Cambodia’s 20% capital gains tax now applies to assets and property, reshaping investor returns and demanding careful planning.
Tax Incentive Requirements for Family Offices in Singapore: What’s New in 2025
08/22/2025We demonstrate the key requirements to qualifying for income tax exemption for family offices in Singapore.
Maximizing Malaysia’s Tax and Investment Incentives: What Foreign Investors Should Know
08/19/2025Discover how foreign investors can unlock Malaysia’s PS, ITA, RA, MD, and DESAC incentives to cut effective tax rates.
Withholding Tax in Vietnam: How to Handle Cross-Border Payments
08/15/2025Learn how Vietnam’s withholding tax applies to dividends, royalties, interest, and services, and how to reduce exposure with DTAs.
How Foreign Investors Can Use Malaysia’s Double Taxation Agreements
08/12/2025Malaysia’s DTAs cut withholding taxes, prevent double taxation, and help foreign investors boost returns on cross-border income.
Transfer Pricing in Singapore: Compliance and Strategy for Foreign Investors
08/08/2025Ensure compliance with Singapore’s transfer pricing rules while optimizing tax outcomes and protecting cross-border profits.
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07/31/2025
Indonesia’s Updated VAT System for Cross-Border Digital Services
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07/15/2025
Tax Reporting Requirements for Foreign Businesses in Vietnam
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07/11/2025
Withholding Tax in Thailand: Guide for Foreign Service Providers
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06/30/2025
Transfer Pricing in Indonesia: What Will Trigger a Tax Audit in 2025
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06/30/2025
Malaysia’s SST Hike: Impact on Luxury Goods
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Legal & Regulatory
How Much Paid-Up Capital Should Foreign Investors Commit in Singapore?
09/17/2025Foreign investors should know how much paid-up capital to commit in Singapore to meet banking, licensing, and tax requirements.
Choosing the Right Entity in Malaysia: Sdn Bhd, Labuan, or Representative Office
09/17/2025Compare Sdn Bhd, Labuan, and representative office in Malaysia to choose the right entity for tax, capital, and strategy success.
Franchising in the Philippines for Foreign Investors
09/09/2025Franchising in the Philippines requires IP protection, tax planning, and partner strategies to help foreign investors scale profitably.
Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: Key Strategies for Investors
09/08/2025Dividends, service fees, or loans — foreign investors in Vietnam must weigh tax costs, treaties, and new 2025 reforms before repatriating.
Importing Into the Philippines: Customs Valuation, AEO, and FTA Strategy
09/05/2025Foreign investors can cut costs and speed imports in the Philippines by mastering customs valuation, AEO, and FTA rules.
Agency, Distribution, and Franchising in Indonesia: What Contract Terms Win
09/01/2025Foreign investors must balance control, tax, and compliance when structuring agency, distribution, or franchising deals in Indonesia.
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08/30/2025
How to Close a Company in the Philippines: BIR, SEC, and LGU Clearances
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08/26/2025
Foreign Ownership Limits in Indonesia — Is 100% Ownership Possible?
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08/25/2025
M&A Through Singapore: Share Vs Asset Deals and Stamp Duty
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08/21/2025
Choose The Right Entry Vehicle in Indonesia: PT PMA Vs RO
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08/14/2025
Legal Implications of Using Local Nominees in Foreign Ownership Structures in Indonesia
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Industries
Investing in Vietnam’s Textile Recycling Industry: An Investor’s Guide
09/04/2025Vietnam’s textile recycling market is expanding rapidly, with US and EU compliance shaping key investment opportunities.
How BOI EV 3.5 Shapes the Future of EV Battery Investments in Thailand
09/02/2025Thailand’s BOI EV 3.5 offers subsidies, tax relief, and export flexibility for EV battery investors through 2027.
Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing in Singapore: An Investor’s Operating Thesis
09/02/2025Explore investment pathways in Singapore’s cell and gene therapy sector, from facilities to CDMOs, with tax and regulatory insights.
Investing in Vietnam Electronics & Components: Licensing, Incentives, and Location Choices
08/20/2025Foreign investors in Vietnam’s electronics sector must plan IRC/ERC licensing, incentives, and location choices for success.
Indonesia’s Construction Market: Growth Drivers and 2030 Forecast
08/01/2025Explore Indonesia’s construction market outlook through 2030 with key growth drivers, investment trends, and strategies for foreign investors.
Beyond Call Centers: The Rise of High-Value IT-BPM Services in the Philippines
07/14/2025Finance, legal, IT, and analytics are driving the Philippines’ shift beyond call centers into high-value IT-BPM services for investors.
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07/09/2025
Islamic Finance in Singapore: Unlocking Growth Potential in a Strategic Financial Hub
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07/08/2025
Foreign Ownership Rules in the Philippines: What’s Allowed and Restricted
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07/07/2025
Thailand’s 2026 Plug-in Hybrid Incentives: A New Tax Strategy
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06/27/2025
Mining and Natural Resources in Cambodia: Investment Potential and Sector Outlook
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06/26/2025
Thailand’s Role in ASEAN Supply Chains: Reshoring, Realignment, and Risk Mitigation
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HR & Payroll
Employment Termination Disputes in the Philippines: Legal Process and Rules
08/14/2025Foreign employers can resolve termination disputes in the Philippines by applying correct legal grounds, SEnA processes, and NLRC rules.
Singapore’s New Medical Insurance Rules for Foreign Workers Are Now in Effect
07/22/2025Singapore’s new insurance rules for foreign workers took effect July 1, 2025. Learn how premiums and coverage have changed.
Termination and Severance Pay in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Need to Know
07/16/2025Foreign employers in Indonesia must follow strict rules on termination and severance pay to remain compliant and avoid legal disputes.
How to Legally Employ and Pay Foreign Workers in Indonesia
07/04/2025Hiring foreign workers in Indonesia involves permits, contracts, tax, and payroll rules that employers must comply with fully.
Working Hours and Overtime Regulations in Vietnam: What Foreign Employers Must Know
07/02/2025Understand Vietnam’s working hour and overtime rules to help your business stay compliant with local labor laws.
Termination and Severance in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Employers
07/01/2025Foreign employers must follow legal grounds, notice rules, and severance pay procedures when terminating employees in Vietnam.
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06/18/2025
Hiring Local vs. Foreign Talent in Malaysia: Payroll and Compliance Implications
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06/12/2025
Philippines Announces Digital Nomad Visa Launch for June 2025
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04/28/2025
Malaysia’s New Investor Pass: Enhancing Opportunities for Foreign Investors
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04/18/2025
Indonesia Updates Job Loss Program: What Employers Need to Know
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04/16/2025
Thailand Simplifies Work Permit Process for Foreign Workers
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