Other Briefings
Germany’s Trade with ASEAN – a Look Ahead Part One
This first installment of a two part article series will examine Germany’s trade with the dynamic ASEAN region, a relationship which is of increasing importance in recent years.
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Thailand Part Two – Representative Offices
In part two of this series, ASEAN Briefing examines how to set up a Representative Office in Thailand, and offers investors an accounting of their strengths and weaknesses.
Myanmar Opens New Stock Exchange – Beginning of New Economic Era?
Myanmar’s new stock exchange – the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) – opened with big expectations. However, despite the grand opening and the US $24 million investment, the bourse will not be operational until February of 2016, or later.
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Thailand Part One – Private Limited Companies
Understanding corporate entities in Thailand is essential – in order to make effective investment decisions investors must understand the strengths and weaknesses of Thai Private Limited Companies and Representative Offices.
Investments in ASEAN’s Tea Industry – Cup Half Full
With its warm climate, arable conditions, and growing consumer base, the ASEAN region is an important contributor to global tea production and trade.
ASEAN Market Watch: Philippines – EU Trade Agreement, Thai Infrastructure Projects, and Cybercrime
This edition of ASEAN Market watch looks at the Philippines – EU free trade agreement, a new Thai rail project, and increased cybercrime in ASEAN.
The Guide to Employment Permits in Thailand for Foreign Workers
For expatriate workers and their employers in Thailand understanding the process to obtain a work permit is vital. Indeed, failure to do so would indicate illegal employment in the Kingdom in most cases.
ASEAN Market Watch: AEC Job Growth, Singapore’s Manufacturing Decline, and Pressures on Myanmar’s Currency
This edition of ASEAN Market watch looks at trends in job growth from the ASEAN Economic Community, declines in Singaporean manufacturing, and pressure on Myanmar’s currency.
Trademark Law across ASEAN – Part One
This two part series will take a closer look at four leading ASEAN economies; this article will offer investors a better understanding of the dynamics of trademark laws across the region in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Nationality and Residence Requirements for Directors across ASEAN – Part Two
Directors are a crucial part of every company. Appointed by the shareholders, they are charged with running the company and deciding its day-to-day affairs, thus some countries impose nationality restrictions on them.
