Other Briefings
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.
In Depth: The Singapore – Thai DTA
Singapore, long known for its exemplary investment climate and lucrative trading arrangements, continues to improve upon its competitiveness with the implementation of an updated Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Thailand. Here, we examine how companies can qualify for lowered withholding rates on their dividends, royalties, and interest payments.
ASEAN Market Watch: Cambodian Corruption, Telecoms Bidding in Myanmar, and Increasing Philippine Trade Deficits
In this edition of ASEAN Market Watch we highlight cambodian corruption, discuss Telecoms bidding in Myanmar, and evaluate the impact of growing trade deficits in the Philippines
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.
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.
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.
Nationality and Residence Requirements for Directors across ASEAN – Part Two
Directors are a crucial part of every company. Appointed by the shareholders, they are charged with running the company and deciding its day-to-day affairs, thus some countries impose nationality restrictions on them.
