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The Red and White Cabinet: Strategic Continuity and Ambition in Prabowo’s Indonesia
Economy & Trade Nov 07 -
National Wage Council Urges Wage Hike for Lower-Income Workers in Singapore
Human Resources & Payroll Nov 06 -
Malaysia Budget 2025: Impact for Individuals
Economy & Trade Nov 04 -
Indonesia's National Holidays and Mass Leave Schedule for 2025
Economy & Trade Oct 31 -
Understanding the Indonesian Labor Market
Industries Oct 31
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Economy & Trade
The Red and White Cabinet: Strategic Continuity and Ambition in Prabowo’s Indonesia
Nov 07Explore Prabowo’s Red and White Cabinet, blending continuity and ambition for Indonesia’s growth, unity, and economic strength.
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Malaysia Budget 2025: Impact for Individuals
Economy & Trade Nov 04Discover key updates from Malaysia’s Budget 2025 impacting individual taxpayers, including tax reliefs, minimum wage, and dividend taxes.
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Indonesia's National Holidays and Mass Leave Schedule for 2025
Economy & Trade Oct 31Prepare your business for Indonesia's 2025 national holidays and mass leave days. Optimize staffing, streamline operations, and capitalize on heightened consumer demand during peak holiday periods.
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Malaysia’s Budget 2025: Impact for Businesses
Economy & Trade Oct 31Explore Malaysia's 2025 budget impact on businesses: new tax incentives, automation benefits, wage hikes, and carbon tax.
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Navigating Cambodia’s 2025 Holiday Schedule: Key Dates for Foreign Investors
Economy & Trade Oct 25Plan your business activities in Cambodia with our 2025 holiday guide. Key dates and insights for smooth operations.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024
Published: July 2024
This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024
Published: April 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Tax & Accounting
Malaysia’s Budget 2025: Impact for Businesses
Oct 31Explore Malaysia's 2025 budget impact on businesses: new tax incentives, automation benefits, wage hikes, and carbon tax.
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Tax Incentive Requirements for Family Offices in Singapore
Tax & Accounting Oct 14We demonstrate the key requirements to qualifying for income tax exemption for family offices in Singapore.
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Malaysia’s Family Office Incentives: A Challenge to Singapore?
Tax & Accounting Oct 03Malaysia introduces family office incentives in the FCSFZ, offering benefits that could compete with Singapore’s established financial hub.
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Malaysia Issues Incentives for Forest City Financial Zone
Tax & Accounting Oct 02Discover the incentives offered by Malaysia's Forest City Financial Zone, designed to attract global businesses and talent.
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Proposed Amendments to Singapore's Income Tax Act
Tax & Accounting Sep 23Learn about the key updates in Singapore’s Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024, impacting trusts, funds, and REITs.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024
Published: July 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024
Published: April 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Legal & Regulatory
Malaysia’s Budget 2025: Impact for Businesses
Oct 31Explore Malaysia's 2025 budget impact on businesses: new tax incentives, automation benefits, wage hikes, and carbon tax.
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Navigating Indonesia's New Halal Certification Rules
Legal & Regulatory Oct 29Learn about Indonesia's updated halal certification rules under GR 42/2024, including new deadlines and business obligations.
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New MAS Guidelines for Payment Service Providers in Singapore
Legal & Regulatory Oct 14Discover the 2024 MAS guidelines updates for Payment Service Providers, including new licensing requirements, independent assessments, and enhanced compliance standards in Singapore.
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Singapore Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
Legal & Regulatory Oct 10Discover how Singapore's Anti-Money Laundering Act has been strengthened with key amendments, including new property seizure rules and measures addressing foreign environmental crimes.
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Key Changes in Indonesia's Franchise Laws
Legal & Regulatory Sep 24Learn about the key changes to Indonesia's franchise laws via regulation GR 35/2024 and how they impact franchisors, franchisees, and MSMEs.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024
Published: July 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024
Published: April 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Industries
Understanding the Indonesian Labor Market
Oct 31Explore Indonesia's labor market trends, including job growth, wage rates, workforce demographics, and gender participation.
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Malaysia’s Budget 2025: Impact for Businesses
Industries Oct 31Explore Malaysia's 2025 budget impact on businesses: new tax incentives, automation benefits, wage hikes, and carbon tax.
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Navigating Indonesia's New Halal Certification Rules
Industries Oct 29Learn about Indonesia's updated halal certification rules under GR 42/2024, including new deadlines and business obligations.
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Market Opportunities in Indonesia for Indian Investors
Industries Oct 24Explore the commercial, industrial, and R&D opportunities available to Indian businesses and startups in Indonesia's expanding economy, driven by digitization, infrastructure modernization, and recent legal reforms.
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What Makes Singapore a Prime Location for Semiconductor Companies
Industries Oct 22Discover why Singapore is a prime hub for semiconductor companies with its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, skilled workforce, and government incentives.
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Malaysia’s Economic Corridors: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Published: December 2023In this issue of the ASEAN Briefing magazine, we provide an overview of Malaysia’s economic corrid... -
Opportunities for Foreign Investors in the Philippines
Published: May 2023The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine features an overview of the incorporation process in the...
HR & Payroll
National Wage Council Urges Wage Hike for Lower-Income Workers in Singapore
Nov 06Singapore's National Wage Council advises 5.5-7.5% pay rise for lower-income workers. Discover how this impacts businesses and wage practices.
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Vietnam's Public Holidays for 2025
HR & Payroll Oct 03ASEAN Briefing outlines Vietnam public holidays for 2025. This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.
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Singapore’s New Workplace Fairness Law: What Employers Need to Know
HR & Payroll Oct 01Learn how Singapore’s proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation will reshape employment practices by banning discrimination and enforcing grievance processes.
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Cambodia Raises Minimum Wage for Garment and Footwear Sectors in 2025
HR & Payroll Sep 25Cambodia will raise the minimum wage for the garment and footwear sectors to $208 per month in 2025.
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Enhanced Family Benefits and Retrenchment Support for Employees in Singapore
HR & Payroll Sep 20Singapore introduces updated Employment Law with improved paternity and shared parental leave, plus financial support for retrenched workers.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024
Published: July 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024
Published: April 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
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