Other Briefings
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore – Russia DTA Updates, Malaysian GST Revisions, Philippine Customs, and e-Commerce Regulation in Indonesia
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight DTA upgrades between Singapore and Russia, discuss GST updates in Malaysia and a new customs law in the Philippines, and analyze a newly passed e-commerce regulation in Indonesia.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2016 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2016, out now and available for complimentary download, provides readers with an overview of the fundamentals of investing and conducting business in Singapore and its role as a trading hub within ASEAN.
Singapore – Australia Announce Updates to Existing FTA
The Singapore-Australia relationship was recently strengthened by the joint announcement of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on 6 May 2016. Learn how the agreement is set to improve investment options for Australia’s most important trading partner in ASEAN.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Malaysian Alcohol Standards, The Singapore-Cambodia DTA, and Mobile Financing in Myanmar
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we look at Malaysian alcohol regulations, analyze the impact of the Singapore-Cambodia double taxation agreement, and explore emerging opportunities in Myanmar’s mobile finance industry.
ASEAN Market Watch: Service Sector Declines in Singapore, Digital Initiatives in Thailand, and Improving Philippine Investor Confidence
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we analyze declines Singapore’s service sector, highlight newly established ICT incentives in Thailand, and discuss rising investor confidence in The Philippines.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Cambodian Corruption, Due Diligence in Singapore, and a Thai Uber Ban
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight efforts to improve transparency in Cambodia, discuss a recent Thai ban on Uber, and analyze stricter due diligence guidelines in Singapore.
Case Study: Routing Chilean Investments Through Singapore
Withholdings tax can be among the most inhibitive forms of compliance associated with the remittance process. Find out how your operation can benefit from double taxation treaties through a close look at routing Chilean Investments through Singapore.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Share Capital, Indonesian Corporate Income Tax Reductions, and Cyber Security in Singapore
In this Week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight share capital changes and analyze the impact of corporate income tax reductions in Indonesia. In addition, we discuss upcoming cybersecurity laws in Singapore.
Singapore Overtakes Hong Kong as Asia’s Top Financial Hub
Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong as the top financial hub in Asia; a symbolic milestone that is indicative of a wider trend of optimism towards the city state. Read more for ASEAN Briefing’s analysis on this development and learn how to effectively spearhead your expansion within the region.
Singapore: An Emerging Hub for Medical Devices
Singapore’s involvement in the medical devices industry has grown rapidly pushing the city state to become one of the top medical tech hubs in Asia. Learn how opportunities within the industry can be exploited and its challenges overcome.
