Other Briefings
Thai Financial Reporting Standards: Guidelines for Annual Compliance
Annual reporting and compliance deadlines are rapidly approaching in Thailand. With this in mind, the following article provides an overview on how to ensure compliance with Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS).
Minimum Wages in ASEAN – All You Need to Know in 2016
When comparing wages across countries, investors should be pay close attention to all attributes of wages within a given country as they can differ drastically. To provide insight on these trends and to illuminate the intricacies of ASEAN’s diverse labor market, the following article provides an overview of the regional blocs current wage differentials.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Indonesian FDI, Thai Labor Compliance, and Real Estate in Myanmar
In this edition of ASEAN Regulatory Update we highlight increased foreign access to previously closed sectors in Indonesia, assess the impact of Thailand’s new labor codes, and discuss opportunities for investment in Myanmar’s real estate market.
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in the Philippines
Annual growth in the Philippines has been projected to exceed six percent in 2016, making the nation one of ASEAN’s most attractive destinations for investment. With this in mind, ASEAN Briefing outlines procedures required for successful establishment within the archipelago.
ASEAN Market Watch: Eastern Investment in Thai Solar, ASEAN’s Open Sky Policy, and Opportunities in Myanmar’s Tourism Industry
In this edition of ASEAN Market Watch we take a look at Yingli Solar’s plans for investment in Thailand, explore the impacts of ASEAN’s Open Sky Policy in Indonesia, and highlight opportunities for investment in Myanmar’s tourism sector.
Dun & Bradstreet: ASEAN Business Confidence Unfazed by Faltering Global Growth
In the face of deteriorating performance in China, those interested in tapping ASEAN’s growing potential should be sure to evaluate its members on an individual basis. To this end, The ASEAN Business Optimism Index (BOI) by Dun & Bradstreet provides in-depth insight into business sentiment for the quarter ahead. In this article we provide an overview of prevailing business optimism trends within ASEAN 6 nations based on this quarter’s BOI.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Increased Foreign Ownership Opportunities in Indonesia and Plenary Session Takeaways from the Philippines
In this edition of ASEAN Regulatory Brief we take a look at increasing opportunities for foreign ownership in the Philippines and highlight key take aways from the latest plenary session in the Philippines
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Singapore
Renowned for its highly skilled workforce and competitive business environment, Singapore presents valuable entry point to ASEAN for those looking for a foothold in South East Asia. The following article outlines initial steps required to set up Representative Offices and Private Limited Companies (Pte Ltd) within the city state.
ASEAN Market Watch: slowing confidence in Singapore, Indonesian e-commerce, and declining investment in Thailand
This edition of ASEAN Market watch looks at declining investor confidence in Singapore, the rise of Indonesian e-commerce as well as the factors slowing foreign investment in Thailand.
Germany’s Trade with ASEAN – a Look Ahead Part One
This first installment of a two part article series will examine Germany’s trade with the dynamic ASEAN region, a relationship which is of increasing importance in recent years.
