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May 28, 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:

Why Foreign Investors Are Using Virtual CFO Services in Singapore for ASEAN Expansion

Singapore-based virtual CFO services help foreign investors manage ASEAN expansion through centralized reporting, treasury coordination, regional financial oversight, and scalable cross-border finance support.

How Foreign Investors Should Structure Company Formation in Singapore

Foreign investors establishing a company in Singapore must structure name reservation, paid-up capital, and constitution requirements carefully to support banking, licensing, and long-term operations.

Using Nominee Directors in Singapore for Foreign-Owned Companies

Foreign investors using nominee directors in Singapore must navigate banking scrutiny, tax substance rules, governance exposure, and resident director compliance requirements.

Transfer Pricing and Related-Party Transaction Strategies for Foreign Investors in Malaysia

Explore transfer pricing structures, documentation requirements, royalty payments, intercompany financing, and IRBM compliance risks for foreign-owned companies operating in Malaysia.

Corporate Tax Considerations for Foreign-Owned Companies in Malaysia

Malaysia’s corporate tax framework affects profitability, repatriation efficiency, transfer pricing exposure, incentive eligibility, and long-term ASEAN expansion planning for foreign-owned companies.

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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.