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  February 15, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Building Fines in Myanmar, Air Cargo Subsidies in Indonesia, and Quality Inspection in Laos

  In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss the hefty fines for building violations in Myanmar, new air cargo subsidies in Indonesia, and tightened quality inspection measures for the food, beverage, and drug sectors in Laos.
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  February 10, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  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.
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  January 18, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  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.
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  December 22, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Cambodia Tax Regulations, Laos Foreign Currency Loans, and Philippines-Cambodia Bilateral Relations

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we discuss Cambodia’s new tax regulations for multi-activity businesses, analyze foreign currency lending in Laos, and highlight recent developments in Philippines-Cambodia bilateral relations.
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  November 23, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Philippines Disaster Coverage, Cambodia Tax Amendments, and Singapore-Laos DTAA

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Philippines’ Disaster Insurance Cover proposals, upcoming amendments to Cambodia’s tax regime, and details of the recently concluded Singapore-Laos Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.
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  October 20, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Tourism, Thailand’s Railway Network, and Laos’ Economic Growth Forecast

  In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss increasing Chinese tourism in Malaysia, highlight plans for expansion of Thailand’s railway net work, and analyze economic growth forecasts for Laos.
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  June 22, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Market Watch: Thai Tourism, Telecoms in Myanmar, and Laos’ Road Link with China

  In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch discuss tourism in Thailand, highlight Increasing telecoms investment in Myanmar, and analyze the impact of a roadway link between China and Laos
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  February 24, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysian FTAs, Auto Production in Brunei, and Thai Flights to Laos

  In this edition of ASEAN Market Watch we assess the impact of Malaysia’s FTA plans with Hong Kong and the RCEP, analyze the state of Auto production in Brunei, and highlight opening opportunities for aviation investment in Laos.
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  October 5, 2015 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Understanding Laos’ Special Economic Zones: Untapped Potential

  For the past decade, Laos, one of the smaller economies in Southeast Asia has seen economic growth at a rapid rate of 7-8%. The country has been able to do this by taking advantage of its cheap labor, and implementing an SEZ policy.
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  July 9, 2015 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Laos-Vietnam Border Trade Agreement Signed

  A bilateral border trade agreement between Laos and Vietnam was signed on June 27, 2015 in Vietnam’s Nghe An Province.