Other BriefingsPhilippines and South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement
The signing of a historic free trade agreement between the Philippines and South Korea marks a significant milestone in their relationship.
Australia Unveils Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
Australia’s government announced its ‘Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040’ with the aim to deepen the country’s economic and trade engagements with the region.
Establishing a Family Office in Singapore – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “Establishing a Family Office in Singapore”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download.
Cambodia Opens Foreign Employee Quota Application for 2024
Cambodia has opened the application window for businesses to apply for the foreign employee quota. Under the quota system, only 10 percent of a local company’s workforce can be a foreign employee.
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Philippines and South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement
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Australia Unveils Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
Economy & Trade Sep 21 -
Establishing a Family Office in Singapore – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
Economy & Trade Sep 20 -
Tax Incentive Requirements for Family Offices in Singapore
Tax & Accounting Sep 19 -
Philippines Central Bank to Introduce Incentives for Green Financing
Legal & Regulatory Sep 15
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Economy & Trade
Philippines and South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement
Sep 25The signing of a historic free trade agreement between the Philippines and South Korea marks a significant milestone in their relationship.
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Australia Unveils Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
Economy & Trade Sep 21Australia’s government announced its ‘Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040’ with the aim to deepen the country’s economic and trade engagements with the region.
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Establishing a Family Office in Singapore – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
Economy & Trade Sep 20The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “Establishing a Family Office in Singapore”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download.
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Laos - Russia 2023 Relations
Economy & Trade Sep 14We examine the strategic relations between Laos and Russia after the leaders of both countries met during the Far Eastern Economic Forum.
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U.S.-Southeast Asia Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline
Economy & Trade Sep 13We present a timeline that will track key developments affecting bilateral ties between the U.S. and Southeast Asian economies under the Biden administration.
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Opportunities for Foreign Investors in the Philippines
Published: May 2023
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine features an overview of the incorporation process in the... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2023
Published: February 2023This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Tax & Accounting
Tax Incentive Requirements for Family Offices in Singapore
Sep 19We demonstrate the key requirements to qualifying for income tax exemption for family offices in Singapore.
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Indonesia Introduces De-Dollarization Task Force
Tax & Accounting Sep 07Indonesia has introduced a de-dollarization task force to help promote the use of its Rupiah in bilateral transactions and diversify its risk from the greenback.
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Audit and Compliance in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Tax & Accounting Sep 06Foreign-owned enterprises and representative offices are obligated to have their annual statements audited.
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Audit and Compliance in Thailand: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Tax & Accounting Aug 30All companies in Thailand must prepare financial statements for their assigned accounting period to the Ministry of Commerce.
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Indonesia New Tax Regime for Benefits-in-Kind
Tax & Accounting Aug 24Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance issued Regulation 66 of 2023 (MOF 66/2023) to govern the tax treatment of benefits-in-kind.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023
Published: December 2022This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all ten ASEAN countries a...
Legal & Regulatory
Philippines Central Bank to Introduce Incentives for Green Financing
Sep 15The central bank of the Philippines is proposing the introduction of new incentives to encourage sustainable and green project financing in the country.
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How to Set Up a Representative Office in Indonesia
Legal & Regulatory Aug 16Opening a representative office is the fastest and simplest way of establishing a legal entity in Indonesia.
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Proposed Regulatory Framework for Single Family Offices in Singapore
Legal & Regulatory Aug 11The Monetary Authority of Singapore is proposing a regulatory framework for single-family that would allow it to enhance its defense against money laundering in the SFO industry.
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Boosting Share Market Liquidity: Decreased Stamp Duty on Bursa Malaysia Trades
Legal & Regulatory Aug 09Malaysia has reduced the stamp duty rate for shares traded on Bursa Malaysia from 0.15 percent to 0.1 percent.
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Exploring the Philippines' Latest Economic Reforms: Unlocking Investment Potential
Legal & Regulatory Aug 04The Philippines has implemented key economic reforms over the last three years to improve the business climate and attract foreign investment.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2023
Published: February 2023This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2023
Published: December 2022This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all ten ASEAN countries a...
Industries
Singapore’s Data Center Sector: Regulations, Incentives, and Investment Prospects
Sep 01Singapore is renowned for its highly advanced telecommunications sector, marked by an impressive network infrastructure and exceptional connectivity. Cumulatively, this presents various data center investment opportunities.
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Indonesia's Data Center Industry: Investment Outlook and Regulations
Industries Aug 31Indonesia’s data center industry offers promising prospects, particularly as the digital economy is expected to reach a GMV of US$360 billion by 2030.
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Vietnam Bolsters Regional Financial Links through Connectivity Payment Initiative
Industries Aug 29Vietnam officially joined ASEAN’s Regional Payment Connectivity initiative, which aims to enhance cross-border payment systems in the region.
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Recent Developments in the Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement
Industries Aug 07Singapore and Australia updated the progress of their Green Economy Agreement during the 8th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting in June 2023.
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Taking Advantage of Singapore’s Jurong Port Free Trade Zone: A Guide
Industries Jul 31The Jurong Port FTZ offers various advantages including duty and tax exemptions, and simplified customs procedures.
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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... -
Opportunities in Singapore’s Manufacturing Sector in the Era of Industry 4.0
Published: November 2022In this issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine, we provide an overview of the factors favoring Singapore...
HR & Payroll
Cambodia Opens Foreign Employee Quota Application for 2024
Sep 08Cambodia has opened the application window for businesses to apply for the foreign employee quota. Under the quota system, only 10 percent of a local company’s workforce can be a foreign employee.
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Indonesia Introduces Golden Visa to Attract Foreign Investors
HR & Payroll Sep 04Indonesia is introducing a golden visa scheme to attract foreign corporate and individual investors. The scheme offers between five-to-10-year resident permits, depending on their investment value.
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Singapore's New COMPASS System Set to Roll Out in September
HR & Payroll Aug 15Singapore will introduce a new points system for Employment Pass applicants in September, in addition to higher qualifying salary thresholds.
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Minimum Wage for Micro Enterprises in Malaysia Comes into Force
HR & Payroll Jul 14Since July 1, 2023, the minimum wage for micro-enterprises in Malaysia has come into force having been previously deferred since 2022.
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A Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Cambodia
HR & Payroll Jul 11In this article, we explain what foreign nationals entering Cambodia need to know as regards employment-related visas and work permits in the country.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2023
Published: February 2023This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
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