Other Briefings
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore-Ghana DTA, Philippines Tax Amnesty, and ASEAN Banking Sector Integration
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight the recent signing of the Singapore-Ghana Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, the Philippines’ proposed tax amnesty, and recent moves to integrate the central banks of Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
ASEAN Market Watch: Indonesia Automotive Market, Malaysia-India Trade, and ASEAN Manufacturing Sector
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we highlight Indonesia’s growing automotive sector, analyze Malaysia’s trade relations with India and discuss ASEAN’s manufacturing sector.
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.
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.
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Export Growth, Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Relations, and Philippines AML Compliance
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we highlight January growth in Malaysia’s exports, the signing of new cooperation agreements between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines’ anti-money laundering and countering of terrorist financing compliance.
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.
Malaysia’s FDI Outlook for 2017: Trends and Opportunities
Malaysia is one of the most stable countries in Asia in terms of economic and operational risk. Read why the prospects for FDI in 2017 remain bright and where opportunities for investment may be growing.
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Manufacturing, Philippines Economic Freedoms, and Singapore SME Digitization
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we look at Malaysia’s manufacturing environment, examine the state of Philippines’ economic freedoms and highlight SME digitization initiatives in Singapore.
