Investing in ASEAN’s Digital Landscape: New Opportunities After COVID-19
COVID-19 has reshaped ASEAN’s digital landscape with many governments and businesses in the region being forced to accelerate the transition towards a digital economy.
Singapore and Brunei Establish Green Lane for Essential Travel
On September 1, 2020, Singapore and Brunei established a green lane for short-term business and official trips between the two countries.
Indonesia-UAE Establish Travel Corridor: Salient Features
Indonesia and the UAE have established a travel corridor to facilitate official and diplomatic trips between the two countries.
Indonesia’s Healthcare Industry: Growing Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Indonesia’s healthcare industry presents a lucrative investment opportunity for foreign investors given its large market size.
New Criteria for Foreign Digital Service Providers to Collect VAT in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Director-General of Tax has determined the criteria for which foreign digital service providers can collect VAT.
Indonesia Issues Regulation on Taxing Digital Services
Indonesia introduced Reg 48/2020 in May 2020, which imposes a 10 percent VAT on digital service providers.
Thailand to Impose Digital Service Tax: Impacting Foreign Providers
The Thai government has approved draft legislation that will allow the country to impose VAT on international digital service providers.
Special Economic Zones in ASEAN: Opportunities for US Investors
The ASEAN region presents new opportunities for US investors, in particular those who are looking to diversify their supply chains.
ASEAN Overtakes EU to Become China’s Top Trading Partner in Q1 2020
Read our analysis on ASEAN overtaking the EU as China’s largest trading partner in the first quarter of 2020.
Indonesia’s New Immigration Measures During COVID-19
The Indonesian government has imposed a temporary ban on most non-Indonesians from entering the country since April 2, 2020.