Other Briefings
China Plus One Series: Understanding Malaysia’s Appeal to Foreign Investors
We profile Malaysia’s trade and business climate and assess its viability as a China+1 investment location for foreign enterprises based in China.
ASEAN Overtakes EU to Become China’s Top Trading Partner in Q1 2020
Read our analysis on ASEAN overtaking the EU as China’s largest trading partner in the first quarter of 2020.
Indonesia’s BKPM Issues Guidelines on Electronic Business Licensing
Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board issued Reg BKPM1/2020, which provides guidelines on the implementation of its electronic business licensing service.
Laos Introduces Exemptions from Penalties for Late Filing and Payments of Taxes
Laos’ Ministry of Finance issued Notification 1061/MOF which provides exemptions from penalties for businesses for the late payment and filing of taxes.
Vietnam’s Economy to Grow Fastest in Southeast Asia Despite COVID-19: ADB
Vietnam Briefing highlights Vietnam’s strong economy and its forecast strong growth after COVID-19 as discussed in ADB’s Asian Development Outlook 2020.
More Incentives, Obligations Announced for Businesses in Cambodia in Tourism, Garment Industries
Cambodia issued new regulations on new tax incentives as well as obligations on suspending employment contracts.
Singapore Eases COVID-19 Lockdown: What Businesses Can Operate?
Singapore began easing its lockdown measures on May 5, 2020, by allowing certain businesses to operate.
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower Revises Rules on Hiring Foreign Employees
On March 3, 2020, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower announced new rules on the hiring of foreign employees. These were enacted May 1, 2020.
More Businesses in Indonesia to Avail Special Tax Incentives as Part of COVID-19 Stimulus
The Indonesian government is planning to extend the business sectors eligible for tax incentives set out in the second COVID-19 stimulus package.
Singapore’s COVID-19 Temporary Measures Act Provides Legal Basis for Force Majeure
The COVID-19 Temporary Measures Act provides relief for businesses unable to fulfil their contractual obligations.
