Other Briefings
Thailand’s New Customs Act: A Relief for Importers and Exporters
Thailand’s new Customs Act will come into force from November 13, 2017. With an aim to modernize Thailand’s customs law, the revised Act will significantly ease customs procedures and bring transparency in the country’s customs law. Read more about these changes in our latest article.
Malaysia-Thailand Trade and Economic Relations
Malaysia and Thailand, both active members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), enjoy cordial diplomatic relations and share strong bilateral ties in several areas, including in trade and investment. Read more.
Thailand Launches New Online Service for Work Permits and Visas
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has launched a new online visa service for BOI-registered companies in order to ease the visa application process. Under the new system, authorities will issue an electronic work permit to the applicants instead of the work permit booklet currently in use.
Myanmar Special Commodity Tax, Thailand VAT, and Indonesia Luxury Sales Tax – ASEAN Regulatory Brief
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Myanmar’s Special Commodity Tax exemptions for emeralds and diamonds, discuss Thailand’s reduced VAT rate extension, and focus on Indonesia’s proposed luxury tax cuts for sedans.
Korean Investment in Laos, Cambodia Infrastructure, and Thailand Retail Sector – ASEAN Market Watch
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we analyze Korean investment in Laos, focus on Cambodia’s local infrastructure investment, and discuss Thailand’s retail sector.
Malaysia GST, Thailand Foreign Labor Regulation, and Myanmar FDI – ASEAN Regulatory Brief
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we analyze Malaysia’s latest GST waiver for certain goods and services, discuss Thailand’s new decree to regulate foreign workers, and highlight the ten priority FDI sectors identified by Myanmar for preferential treatment.
Myanmar Trade Liberalization, Thailand Excise Tax, and Cambodia Fintech Sector Regulations – ASEAN Regulatory Brief
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we focus on Myanmar’s recent decision to open several new sectors to trading by foreign companies, discuss Thailand’s new excise tax rates for electric vehicles, and highlight Cambodia’s new regulations for its fintech sector.
Malaysia Growth Outlook, Thailand EEC Investment, and Singapore-Myanmar Relations – ASEAN Market Watch
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we discuss Malaysia’s positive growth outlook for 2017, analyze Japanese investors’ interest in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, and highlight Singapore’s bid to boost its economic ties with Myanmar.
Malaysia Tourism Tax, Thailand Land Windfall Levy, and Philippines Excise Tax – ASEAN Regulatory Brief
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we focus on Malaysia’s incoming tourism tax, discuss Thailand’s proposed land windfall levy, and highlight Philippines’ upcoming excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
Malaysia Capital Market, Cambodia Construction Sector, and Thailand Automotive Industry – ASEAN Market Watch
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we analyze Malaysia’s capital market, discuss Cambodia’s booming construction sector, and highlight the growing electric vehicle industry in Thailand.
