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Industry Spotlight: Identifying Opportunities in ASEAN Real Estate

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ASEAN’s real estate market has become one of the region’s most promising investment opportunities as increased growth and supporting demographics facilitate demand. Learn more about three of the region’s most promising opportunities for investment.

Indirect Taxation Across ASEAN

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VAT and GST rates within ASEAN vary widely between member states – from 12 percent in the Philippines to countries which do not currently levy these taxes at all, such as Laos and Myanmar. For those considering investment, GST, VAT, and other taxation tied to the purchase of specific goods should be watched closely.

Malaysia Raises Minimum Wage to Enhance Automated Production

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Malaysia has raised its minimum wage in a bid to incentivize a shift towards automated manufacturing. Learn the details of this new policy and understand its implications for specific sectors and the Malaysian economy at large.

The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Cambodia

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Cambodia is one of the most promising long term growth opportunities within the ASEAN region. In this guide we provide step by step instructions on how to set up representative offices and wholly foreign owned enterprises in the Southeast Asian nation.

Brexit Implications for ASEAN Based Investors

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Brexit is now a reality. Learn how ASEAN’s Investment environment will be impacted by the UK’s Exit from the European Union with analysis on currency volatility, trade agreements, investment opportunities, and risk management strategy.

Indonesia Promotes ASEAN Minimum Wage

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In the wake of Indonesia’s proposal for an ASEAN wide minimum wage, we assess the impact of such an arrangement and provide insight on the likelihood of its passage.

ASEAN Legal and Tax Alert: Developments in Mekong Tax & Financing

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Recent events have seen significant movement in tax and financing regulation within the Mekong region. Read more for analysis on Thailand’s Business Collateral Act, Myanmar’s Union Tax Law of 2016, and Cambodia’s most recent guidance on VAT invoicing.

Labor Mobility in ASEAN: Current Commitments and Future Limitations

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With the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) at the end of 2015, ASEAN achieved a significant milestone in the region’s growing political, economic, and cultural integration. Although ASEAN has clearly stated its goal to promote skilled labor mobility, current policies trail behind the EU and other regional initiatives.

The State of ASEAN Aviation in 2016

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As ASEAN pursues greater regional integration and the development of a single economic bloc, advancements in the region’s aviation industry are essential to boost economic connectivity and tourism.

Singapore Overtakes Hong Kong as Asia’s Top Financial Hub

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Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong as the top financial hub in Asia; a symbolic milestone that is indicative of a wider trend of optimism towards the city state. Read more for ASEAN Briefing’s analysis on this development and learn how to effectively spearhead your expansion within the region.

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