Other BriefingsVietnam’s VAT Refund: Expanded Eligibility and Stricter Compliance Rules
Explore Vietnam's regulations on VAT refund eligibility for investment and export-focused companies, as well as the strict compliance rules.
How the Iran Conflict Should Change Energy, Supply Chain, and Market Entry Planning in ASEAN
Explore how the Iran conflict could affect energy prices, supply chains, and investment planning across ASEAN’s major economies.
THR Compliance in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Must Review Before Eid 2026
Most employers in Indonesia must pay THR before Eid 2026. Learn the payment deadline, calculation rules, tax impact, and compliance risks.
Corporate Tax Risks in Vietnam: What Foreign-Owned Companies Get Wrong and How to Mitigate Exposure
Foreign-owned companies in Vietnam face tax risks beyond the 20% CIT rate, requiring careful assessment of transfer pricing, incentives, VAT, and enforcement exposure.
-
Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market
Mar 03 -
Iran Conflict and Vietnam’s Economy: Early Impacts on Energy Costs, Logistics, and Export Supply Chains
Mar 02 -
Comparing Tax Environments: Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore
Mar 02 -
Managing Anti-Dumping Risk in Vietnam: Compliance, Market Access, and Strategic Planning
Feb 27 -
US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs: Implications for Vietnam–US Trade and Businesses
Feb 27
Get free access to our subscriptions and publications
Subscribe to receive weekly ASEAN Briefing news updates, our latest doing business publications, and access to our Asia archives.
Sign Up Now
Indonesia
THR Compliance in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Must Review Before Eid 2026
Mar 04Most employers in Indonesia must pay THR before Eid 2026. Learn the payment deadline, calculation rules, tax impact, and compliance risks.
-
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
Feb 24An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.
-
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.
-
How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements
-
Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Workforce Availability and Wage Levels in Indonesia
-
Customs and Trade Strategy in Indonesia: An Investor's Guide
As shifting supply chains, new trade agreements, and a growing manufacturing base reshape the economy, investors must understand how to navigate custo...
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Rising Role in US Trade and What It Means for Foreign Investors
Feb 27Explore US–Malaysia trade trends, key export sectors, and why Malaysia is becoming a critical supply chain partner for foreign investors.
-
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.
-
Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors in Malaysia: Sector-Specific Rules Explained
Feb 16Foreign investors should assess Malaysia’s sector-specific capital thresholds, licensing triggers, and practical requirements before market entry to avoid restructuring risk.
-
India Pitches Semiconductors, Clean Energy to Malaysian Capital During Modi Visit
-
Malaysia Revises Its Expatriate Employment Policy
-
Investing in Malaysia - Key Sectors and Opportunities for Foreign Investors
This issue of Investing in Malaysia provides a comprehensive analysis of the country’s key investment sectors, outlining growth trends, regulatory d...
Philippines
How to Add or Amend Business Activities After Incorporation in the Philippines
Feb 13Foreign investors adding activities in the Philippines must review 60 percent ownership caps, US$200,000 capital rules, and tax impact before amendment.
-
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.
-
How to Reduce Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Payments in the Philippines
Jan 27Foreign companies operating in the Philippines must manage withholding tax risks through proper documentation, treaty compliance, and structured advisory support.
-
Enforcing Commercial Contracts in the Philippines: An Investor Enforcement Perspective
-
Understanding Withholding Tax on Royalties, Dividends, And Service Fees in The Philippines
-
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Overview 2024
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Landscape 2024 offers essential insights into the evolving sustainability reporting requirements of Southeast A...
Singapore
Comparing Tax Environments: Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore
Mar 02While Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore all offer attractive tax regimes, determining which one aligns best with your business goals requires careful consideration of various factors.
-
Singapore Budget 2026 and its Impact on Foreign Investors: Tax, Incentives, and Strategic Signals
Feb 26Singapore Budget 2026 brings tax rebates, innovation incentives, and expansion support. Learn how the changes affect foreign investor costs and strategy.
-
Singapore RHQ and IHQ Incentives: What Multinationals Should Know
Feb 25Learn how Singapore RHQ and IHQ incentives work, including eligibility, tax benefits, and risks for multinational headquarters.
-
Shareholder Agreements in Singapore for Foreign Investors: Control, Exit Rights, and Protection
-
Singapore AML and KYC Rules for Foreign Shareholders
-
Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ
This publication sets out the rationale behind the Johor-Singapore SEZ, the sectors it is likely to support, and the broader context in which it is be...
Thailand
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.
-
Choosing The Appropriate Legal Entity for Foreign Investors in Thailand
Jan 21Foreign investors entering Thailand must choose the right legal entity to manage ownership limits, licensing, capital requirements, and long-term exit risk.
-
Thailand Introduces Digital Work Permit System for Foreign Employers
Nov 26Thailand’s digital work permit system streamlines hiring for foreign employers with faster processing and a unified online application workflow.
-
How Foreign Investors Should Structure M&A in Thailand
-
Customs Strategy in Thailand: FTAs and Duty Drawback Options
-
Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ
This publication sets out the rationale behind the Johor-Singapore SEZ, the sectors it is likely to support, and the broader context in which it is be...
Vietnam
Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of February 2026
Feb 11The Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker by Vietnam Briefing provides the latest data, policy updates, FDI trends, industrial production indicators, and export performance insights to help investors monitor Vietnam’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape.
-
Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026
Nov 11Vietnam’s government has officially updated the regional minimum wage for contract-based workers, which will take effect from January 1, 2026.
-
Vietnam’s First Draft of New Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Released for Public Comments
Sep 26On September 24, 2024, the Vietnamese government issued the first draft of a new Law on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) for public feedback. The draft law has more stringent provisions than the Personal Data Protection Decree and is potentially set to take effect from January 1, 2026.
-
Vietnam’s 2024 Social Insurance Law: Implications for Businesses
-
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Key Provisions and Implications for FDI
-
Vietnam’s Evolving Tax Regime: Compliance with New CIT, VAT, and Invoicing Rules
Vietnam is fast-tracking major tax reforms to align with global standards and adapt to rapid market shifts. Key changes in 2025 include a new Corporat...
Rest of ASEAN
How the Iran Conflict Should Change Energy, Supply Chain, and Market Entry Planning in ASEAN
Mar 04Explore how the Iran conflict could affect energy prices, supply chains, and investment planning across ASEAN’s major economies.
-
China’s New International Land-Sea Corridor: Implications for Supply Chains and ASEAN Trade
Feb 20China’s New Land-Sea Corridor is becoming a commercially scalable route linking inland provinces with ASEAN and global markets. With rising cargo volumes and new policy support, the corridor offers businesses fresh opportunities for pilot shipments, financing improvements, and supply-chain diversification.
-
Asia Manufacturing Index: la Malesia al secondo posto tra le economie dell’ASEAN
Jan 28 -
Timor Est entra nell'ASEAN — Una nuova frontiera per gli investitori strategici
-
Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies
-
Vietnam’s Evolving Tax Regime: Compliance with New CIT, VAT, and Invoicing Rules
Vietnam is fast-tracking major tax reforms to align with global standards and adapt to rapid market shifts. Key changes in 2025 include a new Corporat...