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Economy & Trade

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.

Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

06/17/2025

The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine on the Johor-Singapore SEZ is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download.

Singapore Eyes Softer Listing Rules to Attract More Companies

06/11/2025

Singapore unveils tax incentives, a S$5B market fund, and simplified IPO rules to boost SGX listings amid slowing economic growth.

Manufacturing in Cambodia: Moving Beyond Garments to Electronics and Automotive Parts

06/11/2025

Cambodia is aiming to move beyond garments into electronics, auto parts — backed by SEZs, RCEP access, and rising foreign investment.

Tax & Accounting

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Indonesia’s 2025 tax audits now target outdated transfer pricing practices, requiring timely documentation and price-setting reports.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

Malaysia Expands SST from July 1: What Businesses Should Know

06/16/2025

Malaysia’s SST expands on July 1, 2025, with new taxes on services and goods — here’s what businesses must do to stay compliant.

Legal & Regulatory

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.

Setting Up a Foreign Branch Office in Vietnam

05/26/2025

A branch office allows foreign investors to fully own and operate their business in Vietnam, providing direct access to the local market.

Industries

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.

Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

06/17/2025

The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine on the Johor-Singapore SEZ is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download.

Investment Opportunities in Timor-Leste’s Fintech Industry: An Emerging Frontier

06/17/2025

Explore why Timor-Leste is emerging as a nascent fintech market, with digital finance, mobile money, and regulatory support driving growth.

Rising Demand for Data Centers in the Philippines

06/13/2025

The Philippines’ data center market is projected to triple by 2030, backed by cloud growth, incentives, and regional investment shifts.

HR & Payroll

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.

Indonesia Updates Job Loss Program: What Employers Need to Know

04/18/2025

Discover how Indonesia’s revised job loss program affects employer contributions, compliance duties, and workforce planning.

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