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ASEAN Market Watch: Thailand GDP Growth, Malaysia Manufacturing Sector, and Singapore Retail Sales

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In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we discuss Thailand’s GDP growth rate during January-March, analyze the continued growth registered by Malaysia’s manufacturing industry and highlight the recent recovery of Singapore’s retail sector.

ASEAN Growth to Remain Resilient Despite Regional Vulnerabilities

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The World Bank forecasts ASEAN growth to remain resilient despite risks from global and regional vulnerabilities. Read more for a country by country breakdown of the WB’s forecasts for developing ASEAN countries in our latest article.

Trade Fairs in Thailand – Steps to Protect Your Intellectual Property

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In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies SMEs participating in trade fairs in Thailand should adopt to mitigate the risks of infringements of their intellectual property.

ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Malaysia Cabotage Policy, Philippines Tax Reform, and Laos Land Concessions

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In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Malaysia’s cabotage policy exemption for Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan; analyze the Philippines’ comprehensive tax reform proposals; and focus on recent changes to Laos’ land concession regulations.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority – Incentives and Assistance

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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) offers several fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for foreign investors looking to set up shop in the island nation. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead talks more about these incentives as well as the promoted business sectors under PEZA in this Op-ed.

ASEAN Market Watch: Singapore Innovation Fund, Philippines Credit Rating, and Myanmar Tourism

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In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we focus on Singapore’s newly established Innovation Fund, discuss S&P Global’s investment grade rating for the Philippines, and highlight increased tourist arrivals in Myanmar.

ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore Anti-Bribery Standard, Thailand E-Work Permits, and Laos Sea Access

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In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we discuss Singapore’s recent adoption of Anti-Bribery Standard, highlight the introduction of e-work permit smart cards for migrant workers in Thailand, and focus on latest developments related to Laos’ bid to gain access to the sea.

The Philippines and Hong Kong – Trade and Economic Relations

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The trading relations between the Philippines and Hong Kong goes back several centuries. In the present day, the Philippines serves as the 13th largest market for Hong Kong. Learn more about the current state of their economic ties in our latest article.

Singapore Companies Act and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) Act: Significant Recent Developments

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Singapore recently announced amendments to its Companies Act and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) Act. Learn more the measures companies need to adopt to become compliant with these key changes.

ASEAN Market Watch: Philippines FDI Surge, Malaysia Construction Sector, and Laos Tourism Industry

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In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we highlight fresh FDI surge in the Philippines, discuss growth prospects of Malaysia’s construction sector and analyze the slight decline in Laos’ tourism revenue.

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