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Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam: An Introduction to Key Guidelines and Processes
The Vietnamese government has streamlined the merger and acquisition (M&A) process to encourage new investments.
Profit Repatriation from Indonesia: Tax, Timing, and Execution Considerations
Foreign investors repatriating profits from Indonesia must manage tax exposure, timing, and execution risks to ensure predictable cash outcomes.
Transfer Pricing in Cambodia: What Foreign Investors Need to Get Right Before Revenue Scales
Foreign investors in Cambodia should align transfer pricing with real operations early to reduce audit friction and avoid repatriation delays as revenue grows.
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Malaysia Revises Its Expatriate Employment Policy
Human Resources & Payroll Jan 19 -
Withholding Tax Treatment for Cross-Border Payments in Singapore
Tax & Accounting Jan 15 -
Singapore Ranks Fourth in the Asia Manufacturing Index
Economy & Trade Jan 14 -
Foreign Ownership Restrictions and Conditional Sectors in Vietnam
Economy & Trade Jan 14 -
Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies
Economy & Trade Jan 13
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Economy & Trade
Singapore Ranks Fourth in the Asia Manufacturing Index
Jan 14Singapore ranks fourth in the Asia Manufacturing Index, reflecting strong performance in infrastructure, trade, tax policy, and innovation, balanced by structural limits in scale and labor.
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Foreign Ownership Restrictions and Conditional Sectors in Vietnam
Economy & Trade Jan 14Foreign investors must assess ownership caps, conditional sectors, licensing scope, capital, and treaty limits before entering Vietnam.
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Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies
Economy & Trade Jan 13Malaysia ranks second among ASEAN economies in the 2026 Asia Manufacturing Index, which compares manufacturing-related indicators across 11 Asian countries.
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Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Logistics and Port Connectivity in Indonesia
Economy & Trade Jan 08Indonesia’s logistics and port connectivity are assessed in terms of hub capacity, reliability, last-mile delivery constraints, and ASEAN positioning.
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Strategic Manufacturing Site Selection: Northern vs. Southern Vietnam
Economy & Trade Jan 05Vietnam’s north–south manufacturing divide explained through logistics, labor, risk, and irreversibility to support site selection decisions.
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Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
Published: January 2025
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The ASEAN Education Market: Trends, Challenges, and Investment Pathways
Published: November 2024The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine explores these opportunities in depth, providing a compr...
Tax & Accounting
Withholding Tax Treatment for Cross-Border Payments in Singapore
Jan 15Foreign investors should assess how withholding tax applies to cross-border payments in Singapore, including rates, treaty risk, and issues that affect cost and compliance.
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Profit Repatriation from Indonesia: Tax, Timing, and Execution Considerations
Tax & Accounting Jan 13Foreign investors repatriating profits from Indonesia must manage tax exposure, timing, and execution risks to ensure predictable cash outcomes.
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Transfer Pricing in Cambodia: What Foreign Investors Need to Get Right Before Revenue Scales
Tax & Accounting Jan 12Foreign investors in Cambodia should align transfer pricing with real operations early to reduce audit friction and avoid repatriation delays as revenue grows.
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VAT Registration, E-Faktur, and Ongoing Compliance in Indonesia for Foreign Investors
Tax & Accounting Jan 09Foreign investors operating in Indonesia face VAT obligations tied to e-Faktur, monthly reporting, and ongoing compliance requirements.
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How Foreign-Owned Companies Can Use Loss Carryforwards and Group Relief in Malaysia
Tax & Accounting Jan 02Foreign investors evaluating Malaysia should understand how loss carryforwards and group relief affect structuring, cash flow, and returns.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025
Published: July 2025This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2025
Published: May 2025This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Legal & Regulatory
Banking, Account Opening, And Source-Of-Funds Scrutiny in Singapore
Jan 02Singapore’s bank account opening framework reflects a risk-based approach to source of funds scrutiny, approval discretion, and onboarding timelines for foreign investors.
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Enforcing Commercial Contracts in the Philippines: An Investor Enforcement Perspective
Legal & Regulatory Dec 30See how contract enforcement works in the Philippines and what you must structure to protect your investment and recovery rights.
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Should Foreign Investors Form an Exempt Pte Ltd or a Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore?
Legal & Regulatory Dec 16Foreign investors choosing between an Exempt or Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore should assess ownership structure and scalability.
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Understanding Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies in Cambodia
Legal & Regulatory Dec 11Foreign investors must understand Cambodia’s minimum and paid-up capital rules because practical banking and tax requirements exceed the legal minimum.
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How To Amend KBLI Codes When Expanding into New Business Lines in Indonesia
Legal & Regulatory Dec 11KBLI amendments are required when activities change, and OSS-RBA reclassification determines the licensing steps for foreign investors in Indonesia.
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Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
Published: January 2025This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025
Published: July 2025This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ...
Industries
Singapore’s F&B Sector: Entering 2026 an Entry Decision for Foreign Investors
Dec 26Is Singapore’s F&B sector still worth entering in 2026? A data-driven assessment for foreign investors.
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Should You Invest in Methanol and Ammonia Bunkering in Singapore
Industries Oct 27Methanol and ammonia are transforming Singapore’s bunkering sector, offering new opportunities and risks for early-stage investors.
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Vietnam Cold-Chain and Agritech Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Industries Sep 19Vietnam’s cold-chain and agritech upgrades cut losses and raise export margins, creating strong opportunities for foreign investors.
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Investing in Vietnam’s Textile Recycling Industry: An Investor’s Guide
Industries Sep 04Vietnam’s textile recycling market is expanding rapidly, with US and EU compliance shaping key investment opportunities.
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How BOI EV 3.5 Shapes the Future of EV Battery Investments in Thailand
Industries Sep 02Thailand’s BOI EV 3.5 offers subsidies, tax relief, and export flexibility for EV battery investors through 2027.
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Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
Published: January 2025This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities ... -
The ASEAN Education Market: Trends, Challenges, and Investment Pathways
Published: November 2024The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine explores these opportunities in depth, providing a compr...
HR & Payroll
Malaysia Revises Its Expatriate Employment Policy
Jan 19Malaysia will revise its expatriate employment policy from June 2026, raising salary thresholds and introducing time limits for Employment Pass holders.
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Local Director and Management Presence Requirements in Singapore
HR & Payroll Jan 06Foreign investors should assess Singapore’s local director and management presence rules, nominee disclosure updates, and governance expectations.
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Should Foreign Companies in Indonesia Appoint Local Directors for Governance or Compliance Only?
HR & Payroll Dec 22Foreign companies in Indonesia must assess when local directors should hold real authority and how governance choices affect risk and control.
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Employment Contracts and Probation Rules for Foreign Employers in Vietnam
HR & Payroll Dec 17How Vietnam’s employment contracts and probation rules affect foreign employers, workforce flexibility, and compliance risk in practice.
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Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia
HR & Payroll Dec 09Foreign employers can distinguish between Malaysia’s contract of service and contract for service to manage hiring compliance, worker rights, and classification risks.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025
Published: July 2025This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2025
Published: May 2025This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
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