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February 12, 2026

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

ASEAN EDITION

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Workforce Availability and Wage Levels in Indonesia

Investors use business intelligence to assess workforce supply, wage levels, and hiring risks before selecting locations in Indonesia.

How Singapore’s Pte Ltd Structure Supports 100% Foreign Ownership

Assess how Singapore’s Pte Ltd structure supports 100% foreign ownership, governance control, tax treatment, and exit feasibility for investors.

How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements

Foreign investors can use a PT PMA to secure ownership control capital structure and profit repatriation in Indonesia.

Vietnam’s 183-Day Rule: Tax Implications for Foreign Employees

Understand how Vietnam’s 183-day rule changes tax exposure, withholding, and assignment structuring for foreign staff.

Vietnam Year-End Closing and Audit Preparation for Foreign-Invested Enterprises

Foreign investors should assess Vietnam’s year-end closing rules, statutory audits, tax risks, and profit repatriation limits.

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