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January 15, 2026

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

ASEAN EDITION

Using Business Intelligence to Assess Logistics and Port Connectivity in Indonesia

Indonesia’s logistics and port connectivity are assessed in terms of hub capacity, reliability, last-mile delivery constraints, and its strategic position within ASEAN.

VAT Registration, E-Faktur, and Ongoing Compliance in Indonesia for Foreign Investors

Foreign investors operating in Indonesia face VAT obligations tied to e-Faktur, monthly reporting, and continuous compliance requirements.

Transfer Pricing in Cambodia: Key Steps for Foreign Investors Before Revenue Growth

Foreign investors in Cambodia should align transfer pricing with actual operations early to minimize audit risks and avoid repatriation delays as revenue grows.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions and Conditional Sectors in Vietnam

Foreign investors must review ownership caps, conditional sectors, licensing scope, capital requirements, and treaty limits before entering the Vietnamese market.

Singapore Ranks Fourth in the Asia Manufacturing Index

Singapore ranks fourth in the Asia Manufacturing Index, reflecting strong performance in infrastructure, trade, tax policy, and innovation-driven competitiveness.

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