Other Briefings
Design Rights Protection in South East Asia
In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their design rights in ASEAN.
Thailand’s Special Economic Zones – Opportunities for Investment
Likely to benefit further from Thailand’s continued economic growth are businesses that choose to locate in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Thai border provinces. We analyze the opportunities and incentives on offer in these SEZs in our latest article.
Growing Opportunities for Manufacturing in ASEAN
From the region’s financial services capital in Singapore to its low-cost manufacturing hubs in Vietnam, the ASEAN region offers numerous opportunities for foreign businesses. In this article, we highlight the growing opportunities for manufacturing in ASEAN and the benefits its various FTAs offer.
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei
For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.
Singapore’s Chairmanship: Prospects for ASEAN in 2018
Op/Ed by Dr. Robin Michael Garcia & Enkhzul Orgodol The Philippines had chaired the ASEAN four times since its inception with 2017 being its latest assumption, while Singapore had chaired three times before this year. The chairmanship of the ASEAN is based on a rotating basis with one year allocated for each chairman. With Singapore’s […]
French FDI in ASEAN Part I: Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about France’s investments in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam in the first part of our two-part article on French FDI in ASEAN.
Philippine Labor Contracts: What You Need to Know
The Philippine labor law recognizes five different categories of employment arrangements based on the nature of the employment. An employment contract is concluded for each of the five types. Read more in our latest article.
ASEAN’s FTAs and Opportunities for Foreign Businesses – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “ASEAN’s FTAs and Opportunities for Foreign Businesses”, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Proposed Changes to Singapore’s Patent Regime
In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the proposed changes to Singapore’s patent law and their implications for SMEs.
Investing in Manila
Manila, the capital and main city of the Philippines, offers a variety of business possibilities in industries ranging from manufacturing to information technology (IT), and financial services. Read more in our latest article.
