Other Briefings
Protecting IP while Transferring Technology to Southeast Asia
In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies European SMEs looking to enter markets in Southeast Asia should adopt to mitigate the risks of infringements of their intellectual property when transferring technology to local partners.
ASEAN Market Watch: Philippines Manufacturing, Cambodia Agriculture, and Indonesia’s Textile Industry
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we discuss the continued growth of Philippines’ manufacturing sector, highlight Cambodia’s agricultural cooperation with China, and analyze the Indonesian government’s recent moves to boost the country’s textile industry.
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 Regulatory Brief: Singapore GST Audits, Philippines Dormant Bank Accounts, and Malaysia-China Bilateral Ties
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Singapore’s GST audits, rules on dormant deposits in the Philippines and Malaysia’s bilateral relations with China.
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.
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.
IP Protection in Malaysia’s Food & Beverage Industry
Due largely to rapid economic growth, counterfeiting of Malaysian food products has increased dramatically in recent years. Intellectual property concerns such as trademarks, geographical indications, and trade secrets are important areas of Malaysian policy for foreign investors to fully understand.
