Malaysia Expands SST from July 1: What Businesses Should Know

Tax & Accounting

Malaysia’s SST expands on July 1, 2025, with new taxes on services and goods — here’s what businesses must do to stay compliant.

Economy & Trade

Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine on the Johor-Singapore SEZ is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download.

Industries

Investment Opportunities in Timor-Leste’s Fintech Industry: An Emerging Frontier

Explore why Timor-Leste is emerging as a nascent fintech market, with digital finance, mobile money, and regulatory support driving growth.

Industries

Rising Demand for Data Centers in the Philippines

The Philippines’ data center market is projected to triple by 2030, backed by cloud growth, incentives, and regional investment shifts.

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Economy & Trade

Economy & Trade

Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

Jun 17

The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine on the Johor-Singapore SEZ is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download.

 

Tax & Accounting

Tax & Accounting

Taxation in Thailand: Navigating Corporate Tax, Incentives, and International Treaties

Jun 20

A detailed overview of Thailand’s tax system covering corporate income tax, BOI incentives, VAT rules, tax treaties, and compliance for foreign businesses.

 

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Corporate Recovery and Liquidation in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors

Jun 19

Foreign companies in Vietnam must follow specific legal steps for recovery, insolvency, or voluntary dissolution.

Industries

Industries

Unlocking Solar Energy Investment Opportunities in Indonesia’s Batam

Jun 18

Batam 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.

 

HR & Payroll

HR & Payroll

Hiring Local vs. Foreign Talent in Malaysia: Payroll and Compliance Implications

Jun 18

Compare local and foreign hiring in Malaysia, including payroll, salary rules, work permits, levies, taxes, and compliance obligations.

 

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