Apple’s US$1 billion investment aims to meet Indonesia’s local content rules, lifting the iPhone 16 ban and boosting market growth in Southeast Asia.
Singapore and Germany strengthen ties with a Strategic Partnership, enhancing collaboration in trade, defense, sustainability, and innovation.
Discover Indonesia's 2025 auditing updates, including mandatory legal audits, GIAS adoption, and enhanced compliance standards.
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Sign Up NowExplore the Thailand-UK Enhanced Trade Partnership, covering key sectors and opportunities for bilateral economic collaboration.
Singapore and Germany strengthen ties with a Strategic Partnership, enhancing collaboration in trade, defense, sustainability, and innovation.
The Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement, set to be finalized by 2025, will drive economic growth by boosting trade, investment, and sustainability.
Discover Singapore's public holidays for 2025, including long weekends, and get expert advice for businesses to plan effectively.
Indonesia’s e-Visa on Arrival expansion to 97 countries simplifies travel, driving tourism recovery and investment opportunities.
Discover Indonesia's 2025 auditing updates, including mandatory legal audits, GIAS adoption, and enhanced compliance standards.
Discover how the CREATE MORE Act enhances the Philippines' global investment appeal with competitive tax rates, expanded incentives, and streamlined compliance processes.
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Explore Malaysia's 2025 budget impact on businesses: new tax incentives, automation benefits, wage hikes, and carbon tax.
We demonstrate the key requirements to qualifying for income tax exemption for family offices in Singapore.
Effortlessly navigate the company deregistration process in Vietnam with insights on legal steps, documentation, and challenges for foreign investors.
Explore Malaysia's 2025 budget impact on businesses: new tax incentives, automation benefits, wage hikes, and carbon tax.
Learn about Indonesia's updated halal certification rules under GR 42/2024, including new deadlines and business obligations.
Discover the 2024 MAS guidelines updates for Payment Service Providers, including new licensing requirements, independent assessments, and enhanced compliance standards in Singapore.
Discover how Singapore's Anti-Money Laundering Act has been strengthened with key amendments, including new property seizure rules and measures addressing foreign environmental crimes.
Apple’s US$1 billion investment aims to meet Indonesia’s local content rules, lifting the iPhone 16 ban and boosting market growth in Southeast Asia.
Explore how Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban impacts Apple, driven by local content policies. Discover investment insights and market potential strategies.
Explore Vietnam's ambitious North-South High-Speed Railway, its impact on trade, economy, and ASEAN connectivity.
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “The ASEAN Education Market”, is out now as a free download.
Explore Indonesia's labor market trends, including job growth, wage rates, workforce demographics, and gender participation.
Singapore’s CPF Special Account will close in January 2025 for those aged 55 and above, consolidating funds into Retirement Accounts. Discover the impacts on workers, businesses, and how to optimize retirement planning under the new system.
Discover the latest employment trends in Indonesia's evolving job market. Learn about growing opportunities in technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and the potential role of foreign workers in addressing skills gaps.
Learn about Singapore's new 2025 Employment Pass salary thresholds and COMPASS framework. Find out how businesses can prepare to meet the updated requirements.
A comprehensive guide on Indonesia’s employment regulation covering contracts, wages, working hours, foreign workers, and termination procedures.
Singapore'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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