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May 07, 2026

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates (An Ascentium Company).

ASEAN EDITION

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Expanding Across ASEAN: Market Entry and Regional Structuring Strategies for Australian Firms

Expanding into ASEAN? This guide explains how Australian firms can structure regional operations, select priority markets, and manage multi-country expansion across Southeast Asia.

Malaysia Entry Strategy: Sdn Bhd vs Branch Office for Foreign Business Expansion

Compare Sdn Bhd and branch office structures in Malaysia, including tax treatment, licensing, banking, incentives, compliance, and expansion flexibility for foreign investors.

Beyond Capital Gains: Full Corporate Tax Exposure When Selling a Vietnam Subsidiary

Selling a Vietnam subsidiary involves more than capital gains tax. Discover how tax structure, indirect transfers, and audit risks impact deal value.

Corporate Income Tax Filing in Singapore for Foreign Companies

Learn when foreign companies must file corporate income tax in Singapore, key deadlines, tax rates, and how to avoid penalties and compliance risks.

Cambodia Work Permits for Foreign Directors: Structuring Around Quotas, Tax Exposure, and Enforcement Risk

Foreign directors in Cambodia may require work permits even when based offshore. See how quota, tax, and registration rules affect investor structures.

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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026

This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by Dezan Shira & Associates, a specialist foreign direct investment practice providing corporate establishment, audit, business advisory, tax advisory and compliance, accounting, payroll, due diligence, and financial review services to multinationals and small- and medium-sized enterprises investing in emerging Asia.

Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion

Aimed at manufacturers, supply chain planners, and foreign investors, Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion offers a clear overview of Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape and how businesses can assess the country as a production hub in Asia.