Why Singapore Is the Legal and Operational Hub for ASEAN M&A

Singapore’s legal predictability, tax-and-treaty framework, deep financing pools, and reliable dispute resolution make it the control hub for ASEAN M&A.

Why Governance Drives FDI, FX & Market Performance

How Foreign Investors Can Leverage Malaysia’s Free Trade Agreements

Explore Malaysia’s free trade agreements and learn how foreign investors can gain market access, cut costs, and optimize supply chains.

Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes: Causes, Escalation, and ASEAN Impact

Clashes on the Thailand–Cambodia border trigger martial law, disrupt trade flows, and raise investor risk across both economies.

Inside the Philippines–U.S. Trade Deal: Zero Tariffs for America, 19% for Manila

The Philippines faces a 19% export tariff under a new U.S. trade deal granting tariff-free access to American goods.

Australia–Malaysia Partnership at 70: What It Means for Foreign Investors

Decades of cooperation between Australia and Malaysia are driving new investment opportunities across trade, energy, and digital sectors.

Tax Incentive Requirements for Family Offices in Singapore: What’s New in 2025

We 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

Discover 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

Learn 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

Malaysia’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

Ensure compliance with Singapore’s transfer pricing rules while optimizing tax outcomes and protecting cross-border profits.

Indonesia’s Updated VAT System for Cross-Border Digital Services

Indonesia launches a new VAT system for cross-border digital services with updated rules, registration steps, and compliance obligations.

Choose The Right Entry Vehicle in Indonesia: PT PMA Vs RO

Compare PT PMA and Representative Office in Indonesia with guidance on ownership rules, tax, staffing, costs, and regulatory timelines.

Legal Implications of Using Local Nominees in Foreign Ownership Structures in Indonesia

Using local nominees in Indonesia can lead to legal disputes, loss of control, and new compliance hurdles from updated disclosure rules.

Legal Pathways to Acquire Land Use Rights in Vietnam for Foreign Enterprises

Foreign investors should assess the legal pathways to secure land use rights in Vietnam through leasing, joint ventures, or M&A strategies.

Joint Venture Structuring in Thailand: Legal Strategies for Control and Exit

Structure joint ventures in Thailand using legal strategies for control, profit rights, and clearly defined exit mechanisms.

Shareholder Agreements in Indonesia: Legal Protections for Foreign Investors

Secure your investment in Indonesia with shareholder agreements that define control, protect exits, and reduce legal exposure.

Profit Repatriation in the Philippines vs. Vietnam: Which is More Investor-Friendly?

Compare Vietnam and the Philippines to identify the more tax-efficient, investor-friendly route for repatriating profits.

Investing in Vietnam Electronics & Components: Licensing, Incentives, and Location Choices

Foreign 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

Explore 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

Finance, legal, IT, and analytics are driving the Philippines’ shift beyond call centers into high-value IT-BPM services for investors.

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

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

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

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

Employment Termination Disputes in the Philippines: Legal Process and Rules

Foreign 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

Singapore’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

Foreign 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

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

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

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