Other Briefings
India-Myanmar Relations: Growing Multifaceted Bilateral Ties
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Myanmar between September 5 and 6. Relations between the two countries are multifaceted, with both sides sharing key concerns over maritime security and other transnational issues.
The Southern Economic Corridor: Boosting Trade and Investment in Cambodia
Stretching from Myanmar to Vietnam, the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) aims to further integrate the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In this article, we look at the improved connectivity brought on by the SEC and how it is boosting trade and investment in Cambodia.
Import and Export Procedures in Cambodia – Best Practices
Cambodia is an important manufacture-for-export destination and as the country continues to comply with ASEAN-wide economic integration, opportunities for both importers and exporters will grow. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of Cambodia.
ASEAN Growth to Remain Resilient Despite Regional Vulnerabilities
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.
Podcast: Talking ASEAN Episode 1 – FDI Opportunities in ASEAN, a Look Ahead for 2017
In the first-ever episode of the Talking ASEAN podcast series, Dezan Shira & Associates’ Dustin Daugherty and Max Brown provide a country-by-country prediction of ASEAN’s foreign investment future. As part of this, the recent progress and prospects for the each economy are evaluated from the perspective of foreign investment.
Singapore’s FDI Outlook for 2017: Recent Trends and Key Industries
Singapore in 2017 offers investors an attractive and stable macroeconomic environment. Understand the current conditions for foreign investment within the country and learn which industries are well positioned and primed for growth.
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Myanmar
Hiring foreign employees in Myanmar can be a complicated process due to the country’s lack of a comprehensive employment permit system for foreigners. Here, we look at different options for foreigners to acquire legal working status in Myanmar.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2017
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2017, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available in the Asia Briefing Bookstore. This guide introduces the fundamentals of investing in ASEAN to foreign investors and provides an overview of current legislation throughout the region.
Cambodia’s FDI Outlook for 2017: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Understand current conditions for foreign investment in Cambodia for 2017 and learn how to position operations to avoid obstacles and maximize opportunity.
Personal Income Tax in ASEAN: a Guide to 2017 Rates
Personal income tax, or PIT as it is commonly referred, is a tax levied on all wage earners within a given jurisdiction. In the following article, we outline PIT tax brackets in individual member states of ASEAN.
