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Beyond Call Centers: The Rise of High-Value IT-BPM Services in the Philippines

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Finance, legal, IT, and analytics are driving the Philippines’ shift beyond call centers into high-value IT-BPM services for investors.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.

Understanding Thailand’s Foreign Business Act: Restricted Sectors and Workarounds

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Thailand’s Foreign Business Act sets foreign ownership limits and outlines which sectors are restricted with legal entry options available.

Withholding Tax in Thailand: Guide for Foreign Service Providers

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Foreign service providers should review Thailand’s withholding tax rules, DTA benefits, and compliance steps to avoid unnecessary exposure.

Islamic Finance in Singapore: Unlocking Growth Potential in a Strategic Financial Hub

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Explore Singapore’s Islamic finance growth, sukuk listings, fintech, and its role as a regional hub for Shariah-compliant investment.

Foreign Ownership Rules in the Philippines: What’s Allowed and Restricted

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Understand what sectors are open, restricted, or closed to foreign ownership in the Philippines under current laws and incentives.

Thailand’s 2026 Plug-in Hybrid Incentives: A New Tax Strategy

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Explore Thailand’s 2026 PHEV tax incentives and learn how foreign investors can benefit from new excise rules and production trends.

ASEAN Nations Mobilize Ahead of U.S. Tariff Deadline

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ASEAN countries take urgent action — deals, taskforces, and diplomacy — in response to U.S. tariffs set to take effect on July 9.

How to Legally Employ and Pay Foreign Workers in Indonesia

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Hiring foreign workers in Indonesia involves permits, contracts, tax, and payroll rules that employers must comply with fully.

Indonesia Eases Import Rules for 10 Key Commodities to Boost Trade and Investment

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Indonesia removes import restrictions on 10 commodities to boost trade and attract investors ahead of major tariff deadlines.

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