Other Briefings
Malaysia’s EPF Mandate for Foreign Employees: What Investors Must Reassess
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
Foreign investors can enter Indonesia with lower risk as paid-up capital drops to IDR 2.5Bn under Regulation 5/2025.
Vietnam Cold-Chain and Agritech Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Vietnam’s cold-chain and agritech upgrades cut losses and raise export margins, creating strong opportunities for foreign investors.
Weighing Risks and Returns: Cambodia’s Capital Gains Tax Is Fully in Force
Cambodia’s 20% capital gains tax now applies to assets and property, reshaping investor returns and demanding careful planning.
Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: Key Strategies for Investors
Dividends, service fees, or loans — foreign investors in Vietnam must weigh tax costs, treaties, and new 2025 reforms before repatriating.
Investing in Vietnam’s Textile Recycling Industry: An Investor’s Guide
Vietnam’s textile recycling market is expanding rapidly, with US and EU compliance shaping key investment opportunities.
Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing in Singapore: An Investor’s Operating Thesis
Explore investment pathways in Singapore’s cell and gene therapy sector, from facilities to CDMOs, with tax and regulatory insights.
M&A Through Singapore: Share Vs Asset Deals and Stamp Duty
Foreign investors must weigh share vs asset deals in Singapore M&A, considering stamp duty, GST, liabilities, and exit strategy.
Why Singapore Is the Legal and Operational Hub for ASEAN M&A
Singapore’s legal predictability, tax-and-treaty framework, deep financing pools, and reliable dispute resolution make it the control hub for ASEAN M&A.
Inside the Philippines–U.S. Trade Deal: Zero Tariffs for America, 19% for Manila
The Philippines faces a 19% export tariff under a new U.S. trade deal granting tariff-free access to American goods.
