Import and Export Procedures in Laos – Best Practices
As Laos continues to integrate its market and regulatory system within ASEAN, the ease of doing business for both importers and exporters will continue to improve. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of Laos.
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.
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.
Electrifying Laos: Opportunities for FDI in 2017
While Laos is still one of the poorest members in ASEAN, the country has posted strong growth rates for the past ten years, typically oscillating between seven and eight percent. Here, we outline opportunities for FDI in this emerging economy.
Sourcing Talent in ASEAN: A Guide to Regional Opportunities
With over 625 million inhabitants spanning 10 member states, ASEAN is endowed with a diverse workforce capable of supporting a multitude of manufacturing and service based investments. In this extract from the latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, we look at sourcing talent in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN Market Watch: Indonesia Seeks Engineers, ASEAN ICT Masterplan, and Singapore-Malaysia High Speed Rail
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at Indonesia’s shortage of engineers, Philippines’ manufacturing services, ASEAN’s ICT Masterplan, and the Singapore-Malaysia High Speed Rail.
















