Other Briefings
Philippines’ Midterm Elections Take Place, Stocks Rally
May 21 – The Philippines’ 2013 midterm general elections were held last week, with 12 senate seats to be filled and 229 district seats up for grabs in the House of Representatives. Full results can be found here. Nine of the twelve senate seats and 114 district seats were won by members of incumbent President […]
Philippines Calls For Integrated ASEAN Customs Union
May 9 – The 18th Meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Customs (CCC) opened this week at the Clark Freeport Zone in the northern Philippine province of Pampanga. During the key note presentation, Philippine Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon highlighted the important role played by the various customs agencies in Southeast Asia in establishing a […]
ASEAN-India Free Trade Area Part III: Cambodia, Brunei, Laos and the Philippines
By Alex Tangkilisan Feb. 27 – In the third part of our ASEAN-India Free Trade Area analysis, we will examine trade trends and statistics from India to Cambodia, Brunei, Laos and the Philippines. While the Philippines is part of the ASEAN six majors, Cambodia, Brunei and Laos are the three smallest economies in the region. […]
How Middle East Energy Disruptions Could Reshape Investment Planning in ASEAN
Renewed volatility in global energy markets and shipping routes is prompting investors to reassess supply chain resilience, operating costs, and market entry strategies across ASEAN.
Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies
Malaysia ranks second among ASEAN economies in the 2026 Asia Manufacturing Index, which compares manufacturing-related indicators across 11 Asian countries.
Should Foreign Groups Adopt Philippine Financial Reporting Standards or IFRS for Consolidation
Foreign groups must choose between PFRS and IFRS aligned reporting in the Philippines to maintain consolidation accuracy and protect audit timelines.
Which Philippine Work Visa Best Fits Foreign Investors
Compare 9(g), 47(a)(2), and SIRV options to find which Philippine visa best suits your investment and management goals.
U.S. Tariffs in Asia 2025 – A Regional Investment Map
U.S. tariff reforms in 2025 create a three-tier system reshaping where capital, supply chains, and compliance converge across Asia.
ASEAN Transshipment and US Tariffs – Balancing Opportunity and Risk
Foreign investors can use ASEAN’s trade hubs to stay tariff-compliant and cost-efficient under new US import rules.
Indonesia Lowers Paid-Up Capital for Foreign Investors to IDR 2.5 Billion
Foreign investors can enter Indonesia with lower risk as paid-up capital drops to IDR 2.5Bn under Regulation 5/2025.
