Other Briefings
IP Protection in Malaysia’s Food & Beverage Industry
Due largely to rapid economic growth, counterfeiting of Malaysian food products has increased dramatically in recent years. Intellectual property concerns such as trademarks, geographical indications, and trade secrets are important areas of Malaysian policy for foreign investors to fully understand.
ASEAN Market Watch: Philippine Tourism, Indonesian Tax Amnesty, and Tax Rules in Thailand
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we highlight Increasing Chinese tourism in the Philippines, analyze the success of Indonesian tax amnesty, and discuss new Thai tax rules for internet companies.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Money Laundering Regulations in Thailand, Philippine Monetary Allowances, and Private Jets in Indonesia
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we discuss Thai money laundering legislation, analyze increased Philippine monetary allowances, and highlight and private jet flights in Indonesia
Malaysia Airport Tax Hikes Scheduled for 2017
Malaysia is set to implement a series of tax increases for both domestic and international bound flights starting in 2017. With rates confirmed, criticism and outcry from the nation’s aviation industry has been growing as many worry about the ramifications for regional aviation.
Philippine Tax Amnesty Proposed in a Bid to Increase Revenue Collection
A Philippine tax amnesty has been proposed in an effort to increase state collections and mitigate reduced revenues projected in the wake of planned corporate tax reductions. Understand the terms of the amnesty and how you may qualify for relief.
The State of ASEAN M&As in 2016
In its most recent investment report for 2016, ASEAN has focused heavily on the intertwined issues of mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Learn which parties are at the forefront of these acquisitions and where opportunities lie in the near to medium term.
Myanmar Opens Three Overland Crossings to e-Visas
Myanmar has extended e-visas for tourists and business professionals to three land crossings: Tachileik, Myawaddy, and Kawthaung. Learn what you will need to apply.
Industry Spotlight: Identifying Opportunities in ASEAN Real Estate
ASEAN’s real estate market has become one of the region’s most promising investment opportunities as increased growth and supporting demographics facilitate demand. Learn more about three of the region’s most promising opportunities for investment.
Indirect Taxation Across ASEAN
VAT and GST rates within ASEAN vary widely between member states – from 12 percent in the Philippines to countries which do not currently levy these taxes at all, such as Laos and Myanmar. For those considering investment, GST, VAT, and other taxation tied to the purchase of specific goods should be watched closely.
The Philippines Resumes Tax Audits Following Internal Review
The Philippines has announced the resumption of field audits from the Philippine Bureau of Internal revenue. Understand how the functions of the BIR have changed and what field audits will mean for your Investments.
