Other Briefings
Singapore Establishes Green Lane with Japan for Essential Travel
Singapore and Japan established a travel corridor on September 18 to facilitate essential business and official travel between the two countries.
Investing in ASEAN’s Healthcare Sector: New Opportunities After COVID-19
COVID-19 will encourage reforms in ASEAN’s healthcare sector, opening new investment opportunities in the fields of medicine and pharmaceuticals.
Investing in ASEAN’s Digital Landscape: New Opportunities After COVID-19
COVID-19 has reshaped ASEAN’s digital landscape with many governments and businesses in the region being forced to accelerate the transition towards a digital economy.
Singapore and Brunei Establish Green Lane for Essential Travel
On September 1, 2020, Singapore and Brunei established a green lane for short-term business and official trips between the two countries.
Indonesia-UAE Establish Travel Corridor: Salient Features
Indonesia and the UAE have established a travel corridor to facilitate official and diplomatic trips between the two countries.
Indonesia’s Healthcare Industry: Growing Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Indonesia’s healthcare industry presents a lucrative investment opportunity for foreign investors given its large market size.
New Criteria for Foreign Digital Service Providers to Collect VAT in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Director-General of Tax has determined the criteria for which foreign digital service providers can collect VAT.
Indonesia Issues Regulation on Taxing Digital Services
Indonesia introduced Reg 48/2020 in May 2020, which imposes a 10 percent VAT on digital service providers.
Thailand to Impose Digital Service Tax: Impacting Foreign Providers
The Thai government has approved draft legislation that will allow the country to impose VAT on international digital service providers.
Special Economic Zones in ASEAN: Opportunities for US Investors
The ASEAN region presents new opportunities for US investors, in particular those who are looking to diversify their supply chains.
