Other Briefings
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore GST Audits, Philippines Dormant Bank Accounts, and Malaysia-China Bilateral Ties
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Singapore’s GST audits, rules on dormant deposits in the Philippines and Malaysia’s bilateral relations with China.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Tax Evasion in Singapore, Business Registration in the Philippines, and Indonesian Banking Rules
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight Singapore’s recent tax evasion agreement with Australia, discuss streamlined business registration in the Philippines and Indonesian banking rules
The Philippines Resumes Tax Audits Following Internal Review
The Philippines has announced the resumption of field audits from the Philippine Bureau of Internal revenue. Understand how the functions of the BIR have changed and what field audits will mean for your Investments.
ASEAN Market Watch: Self-Driving Cars in Singapore, Thai Medical Tourism, and Unemployment in the Philippines
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we discuss self-driving cars in Singapore, highlight growing Thai medical tourism, and analyze unemployment reduction plans in the Philippines.
ASEAN Market Watch: Indian SEZs in Myanmar, US Increasing Engagement in Cambodia, and Innovation in the Philippines
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we look at Indian sponsored SEZs in Myanmar, highlight Increasing US engagement in Cambodia, and discuss recent moves up the Global Innovation Index by the Philippines
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysian Double Taxation, Property in Myanmar, and Investment Initiatives in the Philippines
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we analyze Malaysia’s DTA with the Ukraine, discuss Myanmar’s property market, and highlight new investment initiatives in the Philippines
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Bankruptcy Laws in Singapore, Tax Data in Cambodia, and Money Laundering Legislation in the Philippines
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we discuss bankruptcy adjustments in Singapore, highlight increasing tax enforcement in Cambodia, and analyze the impact of money laundering legislation in the Philippines
Philippines Set to Lower Corporate Income Tax under Duterte
The Duterte administration has successfully taken office and promises exciting changes for the Philippine economic landscape. A key highlight in its plans is a promise to lower income based taxation while supplementing government income with VAT hikes and slashes to investment incentives.
Rodrigo Duterte’s Economic Vision: The Punisher’s Plans for the Philippines
As Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte prepares to take office on June 30, investors and business people both at home and abroad are wary of how he will impact the country’s booming economy. To allay these anxieties, Duterte recently announced an eight-point economic plan.
The Philippines Export Development Plan: Addressing Obstacles to Trade
Seeking to maximize its position within ASEAN, the Philippines has announced stimulus measures aimed at readjusting its export sector. Outlined in the recently passed Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP), the success of these reforms will likely play a significant role in the island nation’s business landscape in the coming months.
