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Choosing the Right Market Entry Vehicle in Vietnam — LLC, JSC, or Representative Office

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Compare Vietnam’s LLC, JSC, and representative office options to choose the best structure for your investment strategy.

Cambodia’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase: What Foreign Investors Should Decide Now

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Cambodia raises its 2026 minimum wage to US$210. Learn how foreign investors can manage costs, incentives, and compliance.

Termination Laws and Severance Obligations in Malaysia

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Foreign investors should assess termination and severance costs in Malaysia to support workforce and risk management decisions.

GST in Singapore: When Overseas Vendors Must Register and Collect Tax

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Understand Singapore’s GST rules for overseas vendors, registration thresholds, compliance duties, and filing obligations.

How Multinationals Should Manage Tax Filing and Compliance in Vietnam

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Foreign investors should decide how to manage Vietnam’s tax compliance through structured planning, not reactive filings.

Malaysia’s EPF Mandate for Foreign Employees: What Investors Must Reassess

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Malaysia now requires 2 percent EPF contributions for foreign staff. Investors should review payroll and compliance planning.

Indonesia Lowers Paid-Up Capital for Foreign Investors to IDR 2.5 Billion

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Foreign investors can enter Indonesia with lower risk as paid-up capital drops to IDR 2.5Bn under Regulation 5/2025.

What the AANZFTA Second Protocol Means for ASEAN Trade

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The AANZFTA Second Protocol modernizes trade rules on origin, services, and digital commerce, reshaping ASEAN–Oceania trade.

Payroll Compliance in the Philippines: What CFOs Must Know

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CFOs must manage SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and tax in the Philippines to avoid penalties, reduce risks, and maintain payroll compliance.

M&A in Indonesia – Deal Structures, Approvals, and Post-Merger Licenses

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Foreign investors must manage deal structures, approvals, and post-merger compliance to achieve success in Indonesia’s M&A market.

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