Singapore as a Base for French Investment and Expansion in ASEAN
Singapore and France have enjoyed long trade relations since 1965, which has steadily grown to reach over US$15 billion in 2021.
China Announces New ASEAN Belt & Road Initiative Projects Centered Around Cambodia
At the 2022 ASEAN Summit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced Beijing’s approval of Chinese investment in infrastructure projects in the ASEAN region.
Companies in Singapore Must Now Maintain Register of Nominee Shareholders and Nominators
Singaporean and foreign companies are now obligated to maintain a non-public register of nominee shareholders and their nominators.
Malaysia’s Ratification of CPTPP to Help Increase Trade
Malaysia’s ratification of the CPTPP offers local businesses expansion opportunities around the Asia Pacific and further.
Indonesia and Thailand Implement QR Payment Linkage, Key to Increasing Digital Integration in Southeast Asia
Enabling cross-border QR payment linkages is also a step towards greater financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.
Thailand Increases Daily Minimum Wage Rates for 2022
Thailand has increased the daily minimum wage rates across all its provinces by an average of five percent.
Cambodia Opens Foreign Employee Quota Application for 2023
Cambodia has opened the foreign employee quota application for businesses for 2023.
Malaysia Launches New Social Visit Pass
Malaysia has recently launched a new social visit pass named PLS@XPATS, which allows social visit pass holders to work in the country for up to 30 days.
Cambodia Introduces New Income Tax Thresholds for 2023
Cambodia has introduced new income tax thresholds for 2023 under Sub-Decree 196.
Reshoring China Production to Thailand: Key Sectors That Benefit
As the second-largest economy in ASEAN behind Indonesia, Thailand presents ample investment opportunities for foreign businesses.