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Economy & Trade

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

07/14/2025

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.

ASEAN Nations Mobilize Ahead of U.S. Tariff Deadline

07/04/2025

ASEAN countries take urgent action — deals, taskforces, and diplomacy — in response to U.S. tariffs set to take effect on July 9.

Indonesia Eases Import Rules for 10 Key Commodities to Boost Trade and Investment

07/03/2025

Indonesia removes import restrictions on 10 commodities to boost trade and attract investors ahead of major tariff deadlines.

Thailand’s Political Protests: Implications for Foreign Investors

06/30/2025

Thailand’s 2025 protests spark political and economic uncertainty, raising key risks and opportunities for foreign investors.

Thailand’s Role in ASEAN Supply Chains: Reshoring, Realignment, and Risk Mitigation

06/26/2025

Explore why Thailand is emerging as ASEAN’s supply chain hub, with strong growth in EVs, electronics, agro-exports, and medical tourism.

Philippines–Canada FTA: Trade and Investment Outlook

06/25/2025

Canada and the Philippines are negotiating an FTA aimed at expanding bilateral trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation.

Tax & Accounting

Withholding Tax in Thailand: Guide for Foreign Service Providers

07/11/2025

Foreign service providers should review Thailand’s withholding tax rules, DTA benefits, and compliance steps to avoid unnecessary exposure.

Transfer Pricing in Indonesia: What Will Trigger a Tax Audit in 2025

06/30/2025

Indonesia’s 2025 tax audits now target outdated transfer pricing practices, requiring timely documentation and price-setting reports.

Malaysia’s SST Hike: Impact on Luxury Goods

06/30/2025

Malaysia’s luxury goods and services will be taxed at up to 10% starting July 1, raising costs for retailers and reshaping pricing strategies.

Vietnam’s New Corporate Income Tax Law: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

06/24/2025

Vietnam’s revised tax law narrows incentives for subsidiaries and adds anti-abuse rules. Learn how foreign firms should respond.

How Malaysia’s SST Expansion can Impact Consumer Goods

06/23/2025

Malaysia’s 2025 SST changes may impact consumer goods through higher import costs, service taxes, and compliance shifts.

Taxation in Thailand: Navigating Corporate Tax, Incentives, and International Treaties

06/20/2025

A detailed overview of Thailand’s tax system covering corporate income tax, BOI incentives, VAT rules, tax treaties, and compliance for foreign businesses.

Legal & Regulatory

Understanding Thailand’s Foreign Business Act: Restricted Sectors and Workarounds

07/11/2025

Thailand’s Foreign Business Act sets foreign ownership limits and outlines which sectors are restricted with legal entry options available.

Singapore Clarifies Rules on Non-Preferential Origin Declarations

06/25/2025

Singapore Customs clarifies non-preferential origin rules, urging exporters to ensure accurate trade documentation and compliance.

Corporate Recovery and Liquidation in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors

06/19/2025

Foreign companies in Vietnam must follow specific legal steps for recovery, insolvency, or voluntary dissolution.

Foreign Investors Face Stricter Ownership Disclosure in Indonesia

06/04/2025

Indonesia has expanded ownership disclosure rules, requiring foreign investors to report ultimate control and maintain updated records.

How Foreign Companies Can Establish a Branch Office in the Philippines

05/29/2025

Unlock growth in the Philippines by setting up a branch office through the right legal steps, capital, and local compliance.

The Future of IP Licensing: Why Singapore Leads in AI and SaaS

05/28/2025

Singapore leads as a global IP licensing hub for AI and SaaS, driving innovation and cross-border growth worldwide.

Industries

Islamic Finance in Singapore: Unlocking Growth Potential in a Strategic Financial Hub

07/09/2025

Explore Singapore’s Islamic finance growth, sukuk listings, fintech, and its role as a regional hub for Shariah-compliant investment.

Foreign Ownership Rules in the Philippines: What’s Allowed and Restricted

07/08/2025

Understand what sectors are open, restricted, or closed to foreign ownership in the Philippines under current laws and incentives.

Thailand’s 2026 Plug-in Hybrid Incentives: A New Tax Strategy

07/07/2025

Explore Thailand’s 2026 PHEV tax incentives and learn how foreign investors can benefit from new excise rules and production trends.

Mining and Natural Resources in Cambodia: Investment Potential and Sector Outlook

06/27/2025

Discover Cambodia’s mining opportunities, gold export growth, major mineral reserves, regulatory reforms, and key drivers attracting foreign investors.

Thailand’s Role in ASEAN Supply Chains: Reshoring, Realignment, and Risk Mitigation

06/26/2025

Explore why Thailand is emerging as ASEAN’s supply chain hub, with strong growth in EVs, electronics, agro-exports, and medical tourism.

Unlocking Solar Energy Investment Opportunities in Indonesia’s Batam

06/18/2025

Batam offers strong solar investment potential through utility-scale projects, manufacturing capacity, and regional energy export links. Batam offers strong solar investment potential through utility-scale projects, manufacturing capacity, and regional energy export links.

HR & Payroll

How to Legally Employ and Pay Foreign Workers in Indonesia

07/04/2025

Hiring 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

07/02/2025

Understand 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

07/01/2025

Foreign employers must follow legal grounds, notice rules, and severance pay procedures when terminating employees in Vietnam.

Hiring Local vs. Foreign Talent in Malaysia: Payroll and Compliance Implications

06/18/2025

Compare local and foreign hiring in Malaysia, including payroll, salary rules, work permits, levies, taxes, and compliance obligations.

Philippines Announces Digital Nomad Visa Launch for June 2025

06/12/2025

Check if you qualify for the Philippines’ digital nomad visa and understand key requirements before planning your remote stay.

Malaysia’s New Investor Pass: Enhancing Opportunities for Foreign Investors

04/28/2025

Malaysia’s Investor Pass offers foreign investors a flexible long-term residency pathway with streamlined application and investment benefits.

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