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VAT Registration and Ongoing Compliance Considerations in Vietnam
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How Singapore’s Pte Ltd Structure Supports 100% Foreign Ownership
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Navigating Thailand’s Competition Law and Merger Approval Regime for Foreign Businesses
Legal & Regulatory Feb 05 -
Understanding Capital Gains Treatment for Share and Asset Transfers in the Philippines
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Corporate Income Tax Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies in Vietnam
Economy & Trade Feb 03
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Economy & Trade
How Singapore’s Pte Ltd Structure Supports 100% Foreign Ownership
Feb 07Assess how Singapore’s Pte Ltd structure supports 100% foreign ownership, governance control, tax treatment, and exit feasibility for investors.
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Corporate Income Tax Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies in Vietnam
Economy & Trade Feb 03Vietnam’s corporate income tax framework for foreign-owned companies, covering taxable presence, profit assessment, and incentives.
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Malaysia’s Rising Role in US Trade and What It Means for Foreign Investors
Economy & Trade Jan 30Explore US–Malaysia trade trends, key export sectors, and why Malaysia is becoming a critical supply chain partner for foreign investors.
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Sector Screening for Indonesia Market Entry: A Business Intelligence Framework for Foreign Investors
Economy & Trade Jan 26Foreign investors entering Indonesia must use business intelligence to validate sector viability before committing capital.
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Choosing The Appropriate Legal Entity for Foreign Investors in Thailand
Economy & Trade Jan 21Foreign investors entering Thailand must choose the right legal entity to manage ownership limits, licensing, capital requirements, and long-term exit risk.
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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
Understanding Capital Gains Treatment for Share and Asset Transfers in the Philippines
Feb 05Share vs asset transfers in the Philippines: capital gains, VAT, and corporate tax risks foreign investors must model before exiting.
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Capital Injection vs Shareholder Loans: Tax Implications for Foreign Investors in Indonesia
Tax & Accounting Feb 04Compare equity and shareholder loans in Indonesia, including tax timing, withholding exposure, and capital recovery implications for foreign investors.
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VAT Registration and Ongoing Compliance Considerations in Vietnam
Tax & Accounting Jan 29A practical look at Vietnam VAT registration, invoicing, filings, and cash flow exposure for foreign companies evaluating market entry.
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How to Reduce Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Payments in the Philippines
Tax & Accounting Jan 27Foreign companies operating in the Philippines must manage withholding tax risks through proper documentation, treaty compliance, and structured advisory support.
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Managing Group Reporting and Consolidation from Vietnam
Tax & Accounting Jan 20Foreign investors in Vietnam should plan group reporting early, as accounting and reporting risks become group-level issues.
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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
Navigating Thailand’s Competition Law and Merger Approval Regime for Foreign Businesses
Feb 05Understand Thailand’s merger control thresholds, approval timelines, and how competition law impacts foreign acquisitions and deal execution.
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Common Structuring Gaps That Delay Banking or Activation in Singapore
Legal & Regulatory Jan 28Foreign investors in Singapore face banking and activation delays from ownership, governance, funding, and payment structuring gaps.
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Foreign Ownership Rules and Conditional Sector Access in Indonesia
Legal & Regulatory Jan 24Foreign investors entering Indonesia must assess ownership limits, conditional sector access, investment thresholds, and long-term structural risk.
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Banking, Account Opening, And Source-Of-Funds Scrutiny in Singapore
Legal & Regulatory 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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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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