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    US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

    US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

    Dec 10

    Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.

    • US–Vietnam Trade Trends 2025: Top Ports, States, and Sectors

      Nov 28
    • Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?

      Nov 27
    • The Top US States Trading with China: Measuring Exposure to the Trade War

      Nov 10
    • US and China Reach Trade Concessions Following Trump-Xi Meeting: Outcomes and Implications

      Nov 10
    • How Will China’s Rare Earth Export Controls Impact Industries and Businesses?

      Nov 10
    • US-Vietnam Framework for Trade Agreement: Key Terms and Expectations

      Oct 28
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  • Economy

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    How Business Intelligence Prevents Partnership Disputes in Malaysian Joint Ventures

    How Business Intelligence Prevents Partnership Disputes in Malaysian Joint Ventures

    Dec 12

    Explore how business intelligence helps foreign investors prevent partnership disputes in Malaysian joint ventures shaped by family control.

    • Identifying High-Growth Sectors in Malaysia with Business Intelligence

      Dec 06
    • ASEAN–New Zealand At 50: What the New Joint Vision Signals For Foreign Investors

      Nov 30
    • Why Business Intelligence Is Essential for Vetting Malaysian JV Partners

      Nov 28
    • How Business Intelligence Identifies Hidden Supply Chain Risks in Indonesia’s Tier-1 and Tier-2 Regions

      Nov 25
    • How the SGX–Nasdaq Dual-Listing Bridge Shapes Capital-Raising Options for Global Issuers

      Nov 24
    • Business Intelligence in Malaysia: Reducing Investment Risk with Data-Driven Strategy

      Nov 21
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  • Industries

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    Should You Invest in Methanol and Ammonia Bunkering in Singapore

    Should You Invest in Methanol and Ammonia Bunkering in Singapore

    Oct 27

    Methanol and ammonia are transforming Singapore’s bunkering sector, offering new opportunities and risks for early-stage investors.

    • Vietnam Cold-Chain and Agritech Opportunities for Foreign Investors

      Sep 19
    • Investing in Vietnam’s Textile Recycling Industry: An Investor’s Guide

      Sep 04
    • How BOI EV 3.5 Shapes the Future of EV Battery Investments in Thailand

      Sep 02
    • Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing in Singapore: An Investor’s Operating Thesis

      Sep 02
    • Investing in Vietnam Electronics & Components: Licensing, Incentives, and Location Choices

      Aug 20
    • Indonesia’s Construction Market: Growth Drivers and 2030 Forecast

      Aug 01
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  • Tax/Accounting

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    Repatriating Profits from Singapore: Dividends vs Royalties vs Service Fees

    Repatriating Profits from Singapore: Dividends vs Royalties vs Service Fees

    Dec 09

    Foreign investors assess dividends, royalties, and service fees to repatriate profits from Singapore while managing tax, substance, and treaty exposure.

    • Understanding Withholding Tax on Royalties, Dividends, And Service Fees in The Philippines

      Dec 04
    • Understanding Vietnam Accounting Standards (VAS) for Foreign Companies

      Dec 02
    • When Expatriates Qualify for Malaysian Tax Residency

      Nov 27
    • E-Commerce Tax Compliance in Malaysia for Foreign Businesses

      Nov 24
    • Should Foreign Groups Adopt Philippine Financial Reporting Standards or IFRS for Consolidation

      Nov 19
    • Tax Dispute Resolution: Objections and Appeals for Foreign Investors in Indonesia

      Nov 17
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  • Regulatory

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    Understanding Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies in Cambodia

    Understanding Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies in Cambodia

    Dec 11

    Foreign investors must understand Cambodia’s minimum and paid-up capital rules because practical banking and tax requirements exceed the legal minimum.

    • How To Amend KBLI Codes When Expanding into New Business Lines in Indonesia

      Dec 11
    • Business Intelligence for Regulatory Risk in Indonesia Market Entry

      Dec 03
    • Should Intercompany Fees in Indonesia Be Classified as Services, Royalties, or Cost Recharges?

      Dec 01
    • When a Representative Office Makes Sense in Indonesia

      Nov 25
    • How Foreign Investors Should Structure M&A in Thailand

      Nov 21
    • LLC or JSC? Deciding the Best Upgrade from a Vietnam RO

      Nov 14
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  • HR/Payroll

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    Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia

    Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia

    Dec 09

    Foreign employers can distinguish between Malaysia’s contract of service and contract for service to manage hiring compliance, worker rights, and classification risks.

    • Thailand Introduces Digital Work Permit System for Foreign Employers

      Nov 26
    • Payroll in Malaysia: Understanding Monthly Tax Deductions, EPF, and SOCSO Contributions

      Nov 17
    • Which Philippine Work Visa Best Fits Foreign Investors

      Nov 04
    • Employment Contracts in Indonesia: Fixed-Term Vs Permanent

      Oct 29
    • Avoiding Penalties During Labor Inspections in Indonesia

      Oct 24
    • Cambodia’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase: What Foreign Investors Should Decide Now

      Oct 13
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    • How To Amend KBLI Codes When Expanding into New Business Lines in Indonesia

      Dec 25
    • Business Intelligence for Regulatory Risk in Indonesia Market Entry

      Dec 25
    • Should Intercompany Fees in Indonesia Be Classified as Services, Royalties, or Cost Recharges?

      Dec 25
    • When a Representative Office Makes Sense in Indonesia

      Nov 25
    • How Business Intelligence Identifies Hidden Supply Chain Risks in Indonesia’s Tier-1 and Tier-2 Regions

      Nov 25
    • Business Intelligence in Indonesia: Reducing Investor Risks with Data-Driven Decisions

      Nov 25
    • Malaysia
    • How Business Intelligence Prevents Partnership Disputes in Malaysian Joint Ventures

      Dec 25
    • Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia

      Dec 25
    • Identifying High-Growth Sectors in Malaysia with Business Intelligence

      Dec 25
    • Why Business Intelligence Is Essential for Vetting Malaysian JV Partners

      Nov 25
    • When Expatriates Qualify for Malaysian Tax Residency

      Nov 25
    • E-Commerce Tax Compliance in Malaysia for Foreign Businesses

      Nov 25
    • Philippines
    • Understanding Withholding Tax on Royalties, Dividends, And Service Fees in The Philippines

      Dec 25
    • Should Foreign Groups Adopt Philippine Financial Reporting Standards or IFRS for Consolidation

      Nov 25
    • Paid-Up Capital Decisions in the Philippines: What CFOs Should Weigh

      Nov 25
    • Which Philippine Work Visa Best Fits Foreign Investors

      Nov 25
    • Payroll Compliance in the Philippines: What CFOs Must Know

      Oct 25
    • M&A in the Philippines: FDI Negative List and Sector Caps to Watch

      Sep 25
    • Singapore
    • Repatriating Profits from Singapore: Dividends vs Royalties vs Service Fees

      Dec 25
    • How the SGX–Nasdaq Dual-Listing Bridge Shapes Capital-Raising Options for Global Issuers

      Nov 25
    • How Much Disclosure is Optimal Under Singapore’s ACRA and MAS Rules

      Nov 25
    • Singapore GDP 2040: What Investors Should Know

      Oct 25
    • Should You Invest in Methanol and Ammonia Bunkering in Singapore

      Oct 25
    • Setting Up a Regional Treasury Center in Singapore

      Oct 25
    • Thailand
    • Thailand Introduces Digital Work Permit System for Foreign Employers

      Nov 25
    • How Foreign Investors Should Structure M&A in Thailand

      Nov 25
    • Customs Strategy in Thailand: FTAs and Duty Drawback Options

      Nov 25
    • Vietnam Targets Fiberboard from Thailand and China: Anti-Dumping Duties, Implications and Strategic Responses

      Sep 25
    • Foreign Business License in Thailand — Do You Need One?

      Sep 25
    • How BOI EV 3.5 Shapes the Future of EV Battery Investments in Thailand

      Sep 25
    • Vietnam
    • Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of November 2025

      Nov 25
    • Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026

      Nov 25
    • Vietnam’s First Draft of New Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Released for Public Comments

      Sep 24
    • Vietnam’s 2024 Social Insurance Law: Implications for Businesses

      Aug 24
    • EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Key Provisions and Implications for FDI

      Aug 24
    • U.S. Chooses to Retain Vietnam's Non-Market Economy Status Despite Reforms

      Aug 24
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