Other Briefings
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Mobile Taxes in Myanmar, Philippine Air Cargo Requirements, and ASEAN Food Standards
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we highlight a new tax on cellphone usage in Myanmar, discuss new procedures for customs registration in the Philippines, and highlight the increasing possibility of ASEAN-wide food standards.
Investment Protection in ASEAN – Part 2: Bilateral Investment Agreements
In contrast to ASEAN-based investors that are covered under the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA), protection for non-ASEAN investors is largely dependent on bilateral investment treaties (BITs). While some agreements offer similar provisions, many are less extensive or unaccommodating and vague. For those considering investment within the region, a firm understanding of available agreements and their details is a critical component of pre-market entry due diligence.
Investment Protection in ASEAN – Part 1: The ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement
For companies seeking to expand operations in South East Asia, the region’s rising stature in manufacturing, ICT, and other areas of production remains tempered by regulatory uncertainty. To help investors mitigate their exposure to such risks, in this article we examine the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Foreign Banks in Myanmar, Thai Minimum Wages, and Increasing SME Aid in Brunei
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we discuss the issuance of new banking licenses in Myanmar, highlight rising minimum wages in Thailand, and analyze the impact of SME support in Brunei.
Remitting Profits in ASEAN – Part 2: Thailand and Indonesia
In part two of our series on ASEAN remittances we discuss current regulations and restrictions on capital outflows in Indonesia and Thailand. Read more for in depth analysis on these countries’ respective withholding rates, foreign exchange controls, and other remittance requirements.
Remitting Profits in ASEAN – Part 1: Singapore and Malaysia
In part one of a three part series on the state of remittances in ASEAN, we explore regulations relevant to the remittance process and explore their application in two of ASEAN’s most developed economies – Singapore and Malaysia.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Liberalized Philippine Aviation, Thai Visa Policy, and Hotel License Bans in Malaysia
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we discuss emerging opportunities in Philippine aviation, discuss the implications of increased Thai enforcement of visa policy, and highlight limitations on hotel construction projects within Malaysia.
Indonesian Stimulus Gets Serious with Major Negative List Revisions
On February 17th, 2016, Indonesian president Joko Widodo announced plans to further liberalize his nation’s economic policy’s 10th economic stimulus package aimed at attracting foreign direct investment. In this article, we discuss what impact this new package will have and examine the potential of the Indonesian consumer base.
The Guide to Deregistration in Indonesia
Since the adoption of its new investment law in 2007, Indonesia become a playground for foreign investors. However, several reasons can result in the need for market exit. To facilitate investors who have decided upon this course of action, this article will focus on the deregistration process for PMAs in Indonesia.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Foreign Ownership in Indonesia, Burmese Tax Policy, and Scrapped Visa Requirements in Malaysia
In this edition of ASEAN Regualtory Brief we highlight increasing opportunities for foreign ownership in Indonesia, increasing penalties for Burmese tax evasion, and Malaysia’s removal of visa requirements for Chinese Tourists.
