Other Briefings
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.
ASEAN Market Watch: Thailand GDP Growth, Malaysia Manufacturing Sector, and Singapore Retail Sales
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.
Trade Fairs in Thailand – Steps to Protect Your Intellectual Property
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: Singapore Anti-Bribery Standard, Thailand E-Work Permits, and Laos Sea Access
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.
Industry Spotlight: Thailand’s Automotive Industry
Established over 50 years ago, Thailand’s automotive sector has developed into the biggest automotive hub in Southeast Asia. In our latest industry spotlight, we highlight recent regulations in the sector and explore why R&D will be required to sustain competitiveness.
Thailand’s New Personal Income Tax Structure Comes Into Effect
Thailand’s updated personal income tax structure officially came into effect on January 1, 2017, with the aim to ease tax burdens and boost disposable income. The new structure revises the income tax bands subject to 30 percent and 35 percent tax, and increases deductibles, and doubles allowances.
Thailand in 2017: a Changing Investment Landscape
After a challenging year, both economically and socially, 2017 has been touted by some as a pivotal year for the Thai economy and ‘the year of concrete national reform’. Here, we discuss what is on the horizon for Thailand’s investment landscape in 2017.
ASEAN Market Watch: e-Commerce in Thailand, Q4 Growth in Indonesia, and Myanmar-Thailand Bilateral Agreements
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we look at the potential for e-commerce growth in Thailand, Indonesia’s slowing fourth quarter GDP growth, and a series of new bilateral agreements between Myanmar and Thailand.
Making Sense of Thailand’s Foreign Business Act
The Foreign Business Act is the predominant legislation governing foreign investment in Thailand, and has recently been amended to open more industries to overseas investors. This article outlines the key features of the Foreign Business Act, including the recent update and its implications.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Indonesia Transfer Pricing Rules, Singapore-Laos Cooperation, and Thailand 4.0 Strategies for SOEs
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at new transfer pricing documentation requirements in Indonesia, growing cooperation between Singapore and Laos, and Thailand 4.0 strategies for state-owned enterprises.
