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March 05, 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:

How the Iran Conflict Should Change Energy, Supply Chain, and Market Entry Planning in ASEAN

Explore how the Iran conflict could affect energy prices, supply chains, and investment planning across ASEAN’s major economies.

THR Compliance in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Must Review Before Eid 2026

Most employers in Indonesia pay Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR) or the religious holiday allowance before Eid 2026. Learn the payment deadline as well as the calculation rules, tax impact, and compliance risks.

Corporate Tax Risks in Vietnam: What Foreign-Owned Companies Get Wrong and How to Mitigate Exposure

We examine the most common corporate tax risks foreign-owned companies encounter in Vietnam – from incentive withdrawal and transfer pricing adjustments to interest deductibility limits – and outline practical strategies investors can use to reduce compliance exposure and protect projected returns.

Indonesia Investment Structuring: Should You Consolidate Under a Holding Company?

As foreign investors scale operations in Indonesia, consolidating entities under a holding company is emerging as a strategic option to streamline governance, tax planning, and capital management.

Qualifying for CIT Incentives in Vietnam – A Guide for Foreign Companies

Vietnam’s incentives may be granted either on a project basis or a company basis, requiring investors to carefully evaluate factors such as industry, location, and investment scope to determine which incentives apply when they begin generating taxable income.

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