Other Briefings
Human Resources in ASEAN – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, focusing on key HR considerations across ASEAN for foreign investors, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
An Introduction to e-Commerce in Malaysia
Growth in Malaysia’s e-commerce market is projected to increase from 10.8 percent in 2016 to 20.8 percent in 2020 on the back of strong government support. As Malaysia approaches high income status, opportunities are rife for foreign investors looking to enter the rapidly digitizing country.
Daily Minimum Wage Rates in Thailand to Increase from January 1, 2017
In this article, we highlight recent adjustments to Thailand’s daily minimum wage rates passed in November and set to become effective in 2017.
Donald Trump in the White House: Implications for the Future of the TPP and Free Trade in ASEAN
In this article, we examine the implications of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections for the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Free Trade in the ASEAN region.
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia CIT Reduction, Indonesia Ease of Doing Business, and Cambodia Rice Exports
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we discuss corporate income tax reductions for profit-making companies in Malaysia, highlight Indonesia’s improved Ease of Doing Business ranking, and analyze Cambodia’s rice exports to Indonesia.
Analyzing Myanmar’s New Foreign Investment Law
The Myanmar Investment Commission recently announced that the country’s new Investment Law will come into force for the financial year starting April 2017. In this article, we identify the key components of the law and their implications for foreign investment in Myanmar.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore-India Tax Treaty, Foreign Ownership of Property in Indonesia, and Malaysia Halal Food Certification
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight the Singapore-India tax treaty, property prices for expatriates in Indonesia and Halal food certification in Malaysia.
The Guide to Manufacturing in Indonesia – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
In this issue of ASEAN Briefing, we discuss the growing importance of Indonesia as a Southeast Asian manufacturing hub, and provide guidance on how to select and establish operations in the country. Read more to familiarize yourself with the steps required to establish manufacturing operations in Indonesia.
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Tourism, Thailand’s Railway Network, and Laos’ Economic Growth Forecast
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss increasing Chinese tourism in Malaysia, highlight plans for expansion of Thailand’s railway net work, and analyze economic growth forecasts for Laos.
Australia’s Services Exports to Gain from Upgraded Free Trade Agreement with Singapore
Australia and Singapore, on 13 October, signed an agreement to upgrade the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). Learn how Australia’s financial, legal, education and professional services can tap into elements of the agreement.
