Explore the impact of the 2024 US presidential election on Southeast Asia markets, with respect to shifts in trade policies, geopolitical strategies, and investment trends.
By April 2025, Singapore will require marine fuel suppliers to issue digital bunker notes, streamlining the bunkering process and boosting transparency between buyers and sellers.
The Philippines imposes a territorial tax system, meaning only Philippine-sourced income is subject to taxes.
Discover the key national holidays in the Philippines for 2025, including cultural traditions, religious events, and historical celebrations.
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Sign Up NowExplore the impact of the 2024 US presidential election on Southeast Asia markets, with respect to shifts in trade policies, geopolitical strategies, and investment trends.
Explore the growing trade relationship between India and Malaysia, focusing on key exports, imports, and the strategic partnerships that strengthen economic cooperation.
Explore the growth of India-Indonesia bilateral trade, the top exports, and the future of economic cooperation.
Discover the key national holidays in the Philippines for 2025, including cultural traditions, religious events, and historical celebrations.
ASEAN Briefing outlines Vietnam's public holidays for 2025.This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.
We demonstrate the key requirements to qualifying for income tax exemption for family offices in Singapore.
Malaysia introduces family office incentives in the FCSFZ, offering benefits that could compete with Singapore’s established financial hub.
Discover the incentives offered by Malaysia's Forest City Financial Zone, designed to attract global businesses and talent.
Learn about the key updates in Singapore’s Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024, impacting trusts, funds, and REITs.
Explore how the Philippines' new 12% VAT on foreign digital services reshapes the market, affects consumers, and drives local industry growth.
Discover the 2024 MAS guidelines updates for Payment Service Providers, including new licensing requirements, independent assessments, and enhanced compliance standards in Singapore.
Learn about the key updates in Indonesia's franchise regulation GR 35/2024 and how they impact franchisors, franchisees, and MSMEs.
India's role in Project Nexus enhances cross-border payments with ASEAN, improving transaction efficiency and strengthening regional economic ties.
Discover the latest changes to Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and their impact on businesses, including new data protection officer requirements, expanded data processor responsibilities, and increased penalties for non-compliance.
Laos joins the EPO validation states, simplifying patent protection for European businesses and driving economic growth through foreign investment.
By April 2025, Singapore will require marine fuel suppliers to issue digital bunker notes, streamlining the bunkering process and boosting transparency between buyers and sellers.
Indonesia relaxes local content requirements for renewable energy projects to attract foreign investment and meet its 2025 renewable energy target.
Discover how Indonesia's new regulation GR 29/2024 enhances investment incentives in Nusantara with extended land rights, streamlined approvals, expanded authority powers, and new rules on foreign workers.
Explore the key changes introduced by Indonesia's Government Regulation 25 of 2024 in the mining sector. This article covers new licensing requirements, downstream policies, and their implications for local stakeholders and the industry.
The Philippine government plans to drastically reduce the stock transaction tax from 0.6 percent to 0.1 percent, a move which aims to stimulate trading activity and attract more investors.
Learn how Singapore’s proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation will reshape employment practices by banning discrimination and enforcing grievance processes.
Cambodia will raise the minimum wage for the garment and footwear sectors to $208 per month in 2025.
Singapore introduces updated Employment Law with improved paternity and shared parental leave, plus financial support for retrenched workers.
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “A Guide to Hiring in Indonesia”, is out now as a free download.
Understand Singapore's ban on Employers of Record sponsorship for foreign workers and explore alternative hiring options for non-Singaporean businesses.
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