Other Briefings
Rooting Out Slave Labor: An Introduction to Sustainable Manufacturing in ASEAN
When investing in emerging markets to lower costs, exploitative labor practices are always a reputational concern. Learn which ASEAN markets will allow you to retain a cost advantage over your competitors while producing goods in a sustainably manner.
ASEAN Market Watch: Booming Regional Retail, Improved Prospects for Malaysian Manufacturing, and the Coming of Age of Cambodian Special Economic Zones
In this weeks ASEAN Market Watch we spotlight Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, discuss improved manufacturing prospects in Malaysia, and analyze optimal retail markets in ASEAN.
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Malaysia
Rapidly emerging as a high skilled production hub, Malaysia’s treatment of foreign investment makes it a valuable entry point to ASEAN as a whole. The following article outlines initial steps required to set up Representative Offices and Private Limited Companies (Pte Ltd) within the country.
Singapore – Australia Announce Updates to Existing FTA
The Singapore-Australia relationship was recently strengthened by the joint announcement of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on 6 May 2016. Learn how the agreement is set to improve investment options for Australia’s most important trading partner in ASEAN.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Malaysian Alcohol Standards, The Singapore-Cambodia DTA, and Mobile Financing in Myanmar
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we look at Malaysian alcohol regulations, analyze the impact of the Singapore-Cambodia double taxation agreement, and explore emerging opportunities in Myanmar’s mobile finance industry.
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.
Setting Sail in the Sea of Java: An Introduction to Indonesian Aquaculture
As the world’s largest archipelago, Indonesia is among one of the largest producers of aquaculture. In 2001, national aquaculture output ranked fourth globally and has since increased its export value to US $4 billion. Read more for an in depth look at investment opportunities and ways to optimize market entry.
The ASEAN Economic Community and What it means for Intellectual Property
The AEC will be a turning point for the Southeast Asian business environment, but businesses should not assume that risks to their IP assets will be immediately reduced by AEC measures – diligence and a sound protection strategy will be even more vital in the near future.
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.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Cambodian Corruption, Due Diligence in Singapore, and a Thai Uber Ban
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight efforts to improve transparency in Cambodia, discuss a recent Thai ban on Uber, and analyze stricter due diligence guidelines in Singapore.
