TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Singapore Clarifies Rules on Non-Preferential Origin Declarations

Singapore Customs clarifies non-preferential origin rules, urging exporters to ensure accurate trade documentation and compliance.

Philippines–Canada FTA: Trade and Investment Outlook

Canada and the Philippines are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at expanding bilateral trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation.

Vietnam’s New Corporate Income Tax Law: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

Vietnam’s revised tax law narrows incentives for subsidiaries and adds anti-abuse rules. Learn how foreign firms should respond.

How Malaysia’s SST Expansion can Impact Consumer Goods

Malaysia’s 2025 Sales and Service Tax (SST) changes may impact consumer goods through higher import costs, service taxes, and compliance shifts.

Taxation in Thailand: Navigating Corporate Tax, Incentives, and International Treaties

A detailed overview of Thailand’s tax system covering corporate income tax, Board of Investment incentives, value added tax rules, tax treaties, and compliance for foreign businesses.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ

This publication sets out the rationale behind the Johor-Singapore SEZ, the sectors it is likely to support, and the broader context in which it is being developed. For foreign investors, it provides a starting point for understanding how the SEZ may evolve as a node within Southeast Asia’s wider investment landscape.

The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience

This issue of China Briefing magazine explores cross-border restructuring as a practical, forward-looking approach to mitigate risks without abandoning China’s manufacturing strengths and market potential.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Hong Kong's New Company Re-domiciliation Regime: Implications for International Businesses

Webinar | Friday, June 27, 2025 | 4:00 PM China / 3:00 PM Vietnam / 10:00 AM CET

5th Annual Special Economic Zones & Industrial Estate Summit

Summit | Wednesday 9th – Thursday 10th July, 2025, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Navigating Global Supply Chains: Legal, Finance, SME & ESG Perspectives

In-Person Event in Shanghai, China | Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 1:00 to 5:00 PM China