TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

M&A Through Singapore: Share vs Asset Deals and Stamp Duty

Foreign investors must consider share versus asset deals in Singapore M&A, taking into account stamp duty, GST, liabilities, and exit strategy.

Foreign Ownership Limits in Indonesia — Is 100% Ownership Possible?

Learn about Indonesia’s foreign ownership rules — 100% ownership is possible, depending on sector-specific limits.

Malaysia’s 2026–2030 Plan: What Investors Need to Know

Malaysia’s 2026–2030 plan channels 611 billion ringgit into growth, tax reform, and the semiconductor sector, highlighting key investor opportunities.

Singapore to Roll Out Business Adaptation Grant in October

Singapore will introduce a Business Adaptation Grant in October to help firms manage US tariffs and restructure supply chains.

Tax Incentive Requirements for Family Offices in Singapore: What’s New in 2025

This article outlines the key requirements for family offices in Singapore to qualify for income tax exemptions.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

India's Emerging Enterprises: Charting the Next Decade of SME Growth

This edition of India Briefing magazine provides practical insights into how Indian SMEs are transforming through e-commerce expansion, digital trade adoption, innovative financing, and workforce development.

Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China

This issue of China Briefing Magazine provides a strategic roadmap to proactive tax management, covering how to optimize internal controls, prepare for audits, and resolve disputes effectively. It is ideal for CFOs, tax managers, and compliance teams looking to minimize risk and safeguard relations with China’s tax authorities.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Asia in Transition: Trade, Tariffs and the Tug-of War for Growth by Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA)​

Exhibition | Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Singapore

Indonesia Budget 2026: Cost Structures, Incentives, and Strategic Planning for Investors

Wednesday, 17 September, 2025 | 3:00 PM Jakarta / 4:00 PM Singapore / 10:00 AM CET

ASEAN Light and Design Expo 2025

IMPACT Exhibition Centre | 17-19 September 2025 | Bangkok, Thailand