Other BriefingsShareholder Agreements in Singapore for Foreign Investors: Control, Exit Rights, and Protection
Learn how shareholder agreements in Singapore help foreign investors manage control, funding risk, and exit planning in joint venture structures.
Should Investors Consolidate Indonesia Operations Under a Holding Company?
Foreign investors assess when a holding company improves control, tax efficiency, risk isolation, and exit readiness in Indonesia.
Tax Treatment of Intercompany Funding and Royalties in Malaysia
Explore how Malaysia taxes intercompany loans and royalty payments, including withholding tax, EBITDA limits, and structuring considerations.
Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors in Malaysia: Sector-Specific Rules Explained
Foreign investors should assess Malaysia’s sector-specific capital thresholds, licensing triggers, and practical requirements before market entry to avoid restructuring risk.
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Shareholder Agreements in Singapore for Foreign Investors: Control, Exit Rights, and Protection
Legal & Regulatory Feb 23 -
Tax Treatment of Intercompany Funding and Royalties in Malaysia
Tax & Accounting Feb 20 -
Should Investors Consolidate Indonesia Operations Under a Holding Company?
Economy & Trade Feb 18 -
Singapore AML and KYC Rules for Foreign Shareholders
Economy & Trade Feb 17 -
Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors in Malaysia: Sector-Specific Rules Explained
Economy & Trade Feb 16
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Economy & Trade
Should Investors Consolidate Indonesia Operations Under a Holding Company?
Feb 18Foreign investors assess when a holding company improves control, tax efficiency, risk isolation, and exit readiness in Indonesia.
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Singapore AML and KYC Rules for Foreign Shareholders
Economy & Trade Feb 17Singapore AML and KYC rules for foreign shareholders and their impact on bank account approval.
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Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors in Malaysia: Sector-Specific Rules Explained
Economy & Trade Feb 16Foreign investors should assess Malaysia’s sector-specific capital thresholds, licensing triggers, and practical requirements before market entry to avoid restructuring risk.
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How to Add or Amend Business Activities After Incorporation in the Philippines
Economy & Trade Feb 13Foreign investors adding activities in the Philippines must review 60 percent ownership caps, US$200,000 capital rules, and tax impact before amendment.
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Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Workforce Availability and Wage Levels in Indonesia
Economy & Trade Feb 09Investors use business intelligence to assess workforce supply, wage levels, and hiring risks before selecting locations in Indonesia.
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Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
Published: January 2025
This 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...
Tax & Accounting
Tax Treatment of Intercompany Funding and Royalties in Malaysia
Feb 20Explore how Malaysia taxes intercompany loans and royalty payments, including withholding tax, EBITDA limits, and structuring considerations.
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Selecting the Right Transfer Pricing Method in Vietnam: TNMM, CUP, or Cost-Plus
Tax & Accounting Feb 13Foreign investors assessing TNMM, CUP, or Cost-Plus in Vietnam must align profit allocation with audit risk and enforcement practice.
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Vietnam Year-End Closing and Audit Preparation for Foreign-Invested Enterprises
Tax & Accounting Feb 11Foreign investors should assess Vietnam’s year-end closing rules, statutory audits, tax risks, and profit repatriation limits.
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Understanding Capital Gains Treatment for Share and Asset Transfers in the Philippines
Tax & Accounting 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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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 2026
Published: February 2026This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Legal & Regulatory
Shareholder Agreements in Singapore for Foreign Investors: Control, Exit Rights, and Protection
Feb 23Learn how shareholder agreements in Singapore help foreign investors manage control, funding risk, and exit planning in joint venture structures.
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How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements
Legal & Regulatory Feb 10Foreign investors can use a PT PMA to secure ownership control capital structure and profit repatriation in Indonesia.
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Navigating Thailand’s Competition Law and Merger Approval Regime for Foreign Businesses
Legal & Regulatory 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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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
Vietnam’s 183-Day Rule: Tax Implications for Foreign Employees
Feb 11Understand how Vietnam’s 183-day rule changes tax exposure, withholding, and assignment structuring for foreign staff.
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Malaysia Revises Its Expatriate Employment Policy
HR & Payroll 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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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 2026
Published: February 2026This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
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