Other Briefings
Identifying New Opportunities for FDI in ASEAN through the Business Optimism Index
In this article we provide an overview of business optimism for Q4 in the six biggest ASEAN nations by GDP based on the Dun & Bradstreet ASEAN Business Optimism Index.
An Overview of IFRS Adoption in ASEAN – Part Two
In part two of this three part series on the state of IFRS adoption in the Association of South East Asian Nations, ASEAN Briefing highlights the alignment of Indonesia and Thailand with international reporting standards.
Terminating an Employee in ASEAN
Though ASEAN presents investors with an important growth market, navigating the regulatory hurdles to firing employees can present a significant challenge and is imperative for an investor’s success in the region.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Thai Stimulus, Indonesian Tax Amnesty, and a the Philippines’ Safety Bill
In this edition of ASEAN Regulation Brief, we take a look at Thailand’s stimulus package, and mooted tax amnesty in Indonesia, and a new safety bill in the Philippines.
ASEAN’s Winners and Losers under TPP
Earlier this month, 12 countries in the Asia Pacific region signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that compromises the biggest trade agreement in history – but the benefits to ASEAN members will not be uniform.
The Guide to Overtime Regulations in ASEAN
As Chinese wages continue to rise and the economy transitions towards a more efficiency based structure of production, the ASEAN is seen as an attractive relocation option – as such employers must be aware of overtime regulations regionally.
Sparking Excitement: Investment Opportunities in ASEAN’s Electronics Industry
Conditions are ripe for investment in ASEAN’s electronics industry. Global demand has risen by an average of nine percent over the past five years, and the AEC and TPP will offer investors new opportunities in the sector.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Thai Interest Rates, Myanmar’s Anti-Money Laundering Measures, and New Links for the Philippines’ Stock Exchange
In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place recently in Thailand, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
Understanding Laos’ Special Economic Zones: Untapped Potential
For the past decade, Laos, one of the smaller economies in Southeast Asia has seen economic growth at a rapid rate of 7-8%. The country has been able to do this by taking advantage of its cheap labor, and implementing an SEZ policy.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Tax Incentives for Car Manufacturers, Tax Statistics, and New Financial and Tax Incentives
In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand during the 1st half of October.
