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Economy & Trade
ASEAN Nations Mobilize Ahead of U.S. Tariff Deadline
Jul 04ASEAN countries take urgent action — deals, taskforces, and diplomacy — in response to U.S. tariffs set to take effect on July 9.
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Indonesia Eases Import Rules for 10 Key Commodities to Boost Trade and Investment
Economy & Trade Jul 03Indonesia removes import restrictions on 10 commodities to boost trade and attract investors ahead of major tariff deadlines.
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Thailand’s Political Protests: Implications for Foreign Investors
Economy & Trade Jun 30Thailand’s 2025 protests spark political and economic uncertainty, raising key risks and opportunities for foreign investors.
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Thailand’s Role in ASEAN Supply Chains: Reshoring, Realignment, and Risk Mitigation
Economy & Trade Jun 26Explore why Thailand is emerging as ASEAN’s supply chain hub, with strong growth in EVs, electronics, agro-exports, and medical tourism.
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Philippines–Canada FTA: Trade and Investment Outlook
Economy & Trade Jun 25Canada and the Philippines are negotiating an FTA aimed at expanding bilateral trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation.
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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
Transfer Pricing in Indonesia: What Will Trigger a Tax Audit in 2025
Jun 30Indonesia’s 2025 tax audits now target outdated transfer pricing practices, requiring timely documentation and price-setting reports.
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Malaysia’s SST Hike: Impact on Luxury Goods
Tax & Accounting Jun 30Malaysia’s luxury goods and services will be taxed at up to 10% starting July 1, raising costs for retailers and reshaping pricing strategies.
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Vietnam’s New Corporate Income Tax Law: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
Tax & Accounting Jun 24Vietnam’s revised tax law narrows incentives for subsidiaries and adds anti-abuse rules. Learn how foreign firms should respond.
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How Malaysia’s SST Expansion can Impact Consumer Goods
Tax & Accounting Jun 23Malaysia’s 2025 SST changes may impact consumer goods through higher import costs, service taxes, and compliance shifts.
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Taxation in Thailand: Navigating Corporate Tax, Incentives, and International Treaties
Tax & Accounting Jun 20A detailed overview of Thailand’s tax system covering corporate income tax, BOI incentives, VAT rules, tax treaties, and compliance for foreign businesses.
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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 2025
Published: May 2025This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Legal & Regulatory
Singapore Clarifies Rules on Non-Preferential Origin Declarations
Jun 25Singapore Customs clarifies non-preferential origin rules, urging exporters to ensure accurate trade documentation and compliance.
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Corporate Recovery and Liquidation in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Legal & Regulatory Jun 19Foreign companies in Vietnam must follow specific legal steps for recovery, insolvency, or voluntary dissolution.
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Foreign Investors Face Stricter Ownership Disclosure in Indonesia
Legal & Regulatory Jun 04Indonesia has expanded ownership disclosure rules, requiring foreign investors to report ultimate control and maintain updated records.
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How Foreign Companies Can Establish a Branch Office in the Philippines
Legal & Regulatory May 29Unlock growth in the Philippines by setting up a branch office through the right legal steps, capital, and local compliance.
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The Future of IP Licensing: Why Singapore Leads in AI and SaaS
Legal & Regulatory May 28Singapore leads as a global IP licensing hub for AI and SaaS, driving innovation and cross-border growth worldwide.
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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 2024
Published: July 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ...
Industries
Foreign Ownership Rules in the Philippines: What’s Allowed and Restricted
Jul 08Understand what sectors are open, restricted, or closed to foreign ownership in the Philippines under current laws and incentives.
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Thailand’s 2026 Plug-in Hybrid Incentives: A New Tax Strategy
Industries Jul 07Explore Thailand’s 2026 PHEV tax incentives and learn how foreign investors can benefit from new excise rules and production trends.
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Mining and Natural Resources in Cambodia: Investment Potential and Sector Outlook
Industries Jun 27Discover Cambodia’s mining opportunities, gold export growth, major mineral reserves, regulatory reforms, and key drivers attracting foreign investors.
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Thailand’s Role in ASEAN Supply Chains: Reshoring, Realignment, and Risk Mitigation
Industries Jun 26Explore why Thailand is emerging as ASEAN’s supply chain hub, with strong growth in EVs, electronics, agro-exports, and medical tourism.
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Unlocking Solar Energy Investment Opportunities in Indonesia’s Batam
Industries Jun 18Batam offers strong solar investment potential through utility-scale projects, manufacturing capacity, and regional energy export links. Batam offers strong solar investment potential through utility-scale projects, manufacturing capacity, and regional energy export links.
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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
How to Legally Employ and Pay Foreign Workers in Indonesia
Jul 04Hiring foreign workers in Indonesia involves permits, contracts, tax, and payroll rules that employers must comply with fully.
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Working Hours and Overtime Regulations in Vietnam: What Foreign Employers Must Know
HR & Payroll Jul 02Understand Vietnam’s working hour and overtime rules to help your business stay compliant with local labor laws.
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Termination and Severance in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Employers
HR & Payroll Jul 01Foreign employers must follow legal grounds, notice rules, and severance pay procedures when terminating employees in Vietnam.
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Hiring Local vs. Foreign Talent in Malaysia: Payroll and Compliance Implications
HR & Payroll Jun 18Compare local and foreign hiring in Malaysia, including payroll, salary rules, work permits, levies, taxes, and compliance obligations.
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Philippines Announces Digital Nomad Visa Launch for June 2025
HR & Payroll Jun 12Check if you qualify for the Philippines’ digital nomad visa and understand key requirements before planning your remote stay.
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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 2025
Published: May 2025This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
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