Other Briefings
Trade Mark Law in Thailand: Guidelines for Registration and Enforcement
Heavily trade-dependent, Thailand exports over EUR 93.5 billion worth of goods and services annually. For those considering the Kingdom as a source of production, trade mark protections afforded can be a significant asset in the safegaurding of designs and maintenance of profits.
Rodrigo Duterte’s Economic Vision: The Punisher’s Plans for the Philippines
As Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte prepares to take office on June 30, investors and business people both at home and abroad are wary of how he will impact the country’s booming economy. To allay these anxieties, Duterte recently announced an eight-point economic plan.
Labor Mobility in ASEAN: Current Commitments and Future Limitations
With the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) at the end of 2015, ASEAN achieved a significant milestone in the region’s growing political, economic, and cultural integration. Although ASEAN has clearly stated its goal to promote skilled labor mobility, current policies trail behind the EU and other regional initiatives.
IMF Estimates Philippine Growth to Top 6% in 2016
Spurred on by domestic demand, the Philippine economy is performing best out of the ASEAN-5, according to the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook (REO). Find out how the BPO industry is a part of this trend and will continue to fuel growth into the years to come.
The State of ASEAN Aviation in 2016
As ASEAN pursues greater regional integration and the development of a single economic bloc, advancements in the region’s aviation industry are essential to boost economic connectivity and tourism.
Case Study: Routing Chilean Investments Through Singapore
Withholdings tax can be among the most inhibitive forms of compliance associated with the remittance process. Find out how your operation can benefit from double taxation treaties through a close look at routing Chilean Investments through Singapore.
Understanding Financial Integration in ASEAN
Established in late 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community represents a significant achievement in a decades long process towards regional financial integration. Although far from complete, a clear understanding of past and current progress towards full integration is likely to be of increasing importance to regional investment.
Singapore Overtakes Hong Kong as Asia’s Top Financial Hub
Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong as the top financial hub in Asia; a symbolic milestone that is indicative of a wider trend of optimism towards the city state. Read more for ASEAN Briefing’s analysis on this development and learn how to effectively spearhead your expansion within the region.
Singapore: An Emerging Hub for Medical Devices
Singapore’s involvement in the medical devices industry has grown rapidly pushing the city state to become one of the top medical tech hubs in Asia. Learn how opportunities within the industry can be exploited and its challenges overcome.
The Philippines Export Development Plan: Addressing Obstacles to Trade
Seeking to maximize its position within ASEAN, the Philippines has announced stimulus measures aimed at readjusting its export sector. Outlined in the recently passed Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP), the success of these reforms will likely play a significant role in the island nation’s business landscape in the coming months.
