Other Briefings
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Myanmar
Myanmar is one of ASEAN ‘s most exciting frontier markets. Learn how to tap into opportunities with our step-by-step guides on the establishment of foreign branch offices and private limited companies.
Malaysia Raises Minimum Wage to Enhance Automated Production
Malaysia has raised its minimum wage in a bid to incentivize a shift towards automated manufacturing. Learn the details of this new policy and understand its implications for specific sectors and the Malaysian economy at large.
ASEAN Market Watch: Tax Evasion in Myanmar, Thai Growth Analysis, and Mobile Monitoring of Food Stocks in Indonesia
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we analyze a recent crackdown on tax evasion in Myanmar, discuss the importance of a newly introduced mobile food monitoring platform in the Indonesia, and highlight recent Thai growth figures.
Successfully Resolving Commercial Disputes: An Overview of Arbitration in ASEAN
International arbitration centers have become the preferred location for the resolution of corporate dispute resolution in ASEAN. Learn which centers offer the best conditions for the resolution of conflict and understand how to tap into these advantages.
Indonesia Promotes ASEAN Minimum Wage
In the wake of Indonesia’s proposal for an ASEAN wide minimum wage, we assess the impact of such an arrangement and provide insight on the likelihood of its passage.
ASEAN Legal and Tax Alert: Developments in Mekong Tax & Financing
Recent events have seen significant movement in tax and financing regulation within the Mekong region. Read more for analysis on Thailand’s Business Collateral Act, Myanmar’s Union Tax Law of 2016, and Cambodia’s most recent guidance on VAT invoicing.
Labor Mobility in ASEAN: Current Commitments and Future Limitations
With the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) at the end of 2015, ASEAN achieved a significant milestone in the region’s growing political, economic, and cultural integration. Although ASEAN has clearly stated its goal to promote skilled labor mobility, current policies trail behind the EU and other regional initiatives.
Investment Protection in ASEAN – Part 2: Bilateral Investment Agreements
In contrast to ASEAN-based investors that are covered under the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA), protection for non-ASEAN investors is largely dependent on bilateral investment treaties (BITs). While some agreements offer similar provisions, many are less extensive or unaccommodating and vague. For those considering investment within the region, a firm understanding of available agreements and their details is a critical component of pre-market entry due diligence.
Investment Protection in ASEAN – Part 1: The ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement
For companies seeking to expand operations in South East Asia, the region’s rising stature in manufacturing, ICT, and other areas of production remains tempered by regulatory uncertainty. To help investors mitigate their exposure to such risks, in this article we examine the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement.
A Guide to ASEAN’s Strategic Transport Action Plan
Aware that well-developed and organized transport infrastructure plays a vital role in economic growth, ASEAN’s leadership has recently published its 2016-2025 ASEAN Strategic Transport Action Plan. In the following article, we take a closer look at the initiatives of the plan, what has been done so far, and how the various projects will impact businesses operating within the region.
