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June 11, 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:

Using a Singapore-Based Virtual CFO to Manage ASEAN Subsidiaries

Assess how a Singapore-based Virtual CFO can help foreign investors strengthen financial oversight, improve reporting discipline, and manage multi-market subsidiary operations across ASEAN.

VAT Compliance for Foreign Companies Operating Across Multiple Vietnamese Provinces

Understand how branch structures, manufacturing footprints, project locations, and reporting arrangements can affect VAT compliance for foreign companies operating across Vietnam.

Consolidating Indonesian Subsidiaries into IFRS Group Reporting

Identify the key accounting, audit, currency translation, and intercompany issues foreign investors must address when consolidating Indonesian subsidiaries into IFRS group reporting.

When Should Foreign Investors Establish a Private Limited Company in Thailand?

Evaluate when a Thai private limited company is the right structure for foreign investors, considering ownership rules, BOI incentives, liability protection, and long-term operating plans.

Director, Management, and Local Presence Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies in Malaysia

Review Malaysia’s director, management, and local presence requirements to structure foreign-owned entities effectively and support compliant market entry.

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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.