Other Briefings
Labuan Companies Amendment Bill 2022: Key Updates
New provisions in the Labuan Companies Amendment Bill 2022 affect corporate governance and increases the authority of the financial services regulator.
Why Does the US-ASEAN Special Summit Lack Substantial Value?
Despite hitting the right notes, the US-ASEAN summit lacked the concrete trade and investment commitments that ASEAN members were seeking.
Beware the Post-Covid, Partial-Opening Up Of ASEAN
The partial opening of ASEAN economies can mean partially closing them too. It pays to alert and have contingency plans in place.
Cambodia’s Border Reopening: Opportunities for Tourism Sector
Cambodia’s border reopening is a boost to its tourism industry, which is an important contributor to the economy, behind the textile and garment manufacturing sector.
Thailand Issues First Personal Data Protection Act
Thailand’s first-ever law on personal data protection will come into force on June 1, 2022, after being postponed since 2019.
Thailand Issues Tax Incentives for Investments in Local Startups
We list the eligibility criteria, targeted industries, and tax incentives available for entities or individuals making investments into Thai startups.
Indonesia Bans the Export of Palm Oil, Impacting Global Food Prices
As of April 28, 2022, Indonesia has begun a complete ban on palm oil exports, a move that could threaten global food prices.
Assessing the Current Human Resources Talent Pool in ASEAN
ASEAN is endowed with a diverse workforce but these are spread across different levels of the developmental spectrum.
HDB Green Towns: Supporting Singapore’s Sustainable Development Goals
Singapore’s HDB Green Town program has an overarching goal of reducing annual energy consumption by public estates by 15 percent by 2030.
New Criteria for Family Offices in Singapore to Receive Tax Incentives
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced new stricter criteria for family offices to receive tax incentives in Singapore. The new rules apply as of April 18, 2022.
