Other Briefings
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.
State by State – ASEAN and Ohio Trade
Ohio is a major state economy in the US thanks to the trade relationships Ohio-based companies have with other countries. ASEAN in particular has been a key trade partner with future potential for growing trade links under the TPP.
Indonesia to Implement Policy Package to Strengthen Lackluster Economy
As Indonesia continues to struggle with an economy that refuses to strengthen adequately, President Joko Widodo has launched a policy package intended to jumpstart economic growth in the country.
Singapore Qualifies as ASEAN Hub for Fast Track Patent Applications
Singapore is the first nation in ASEAN qualified to accept and process fast track patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The new services provide businesses a cost effective alternative to preexisting PCT offices.
Logging On: New Internet Cable Boosts Myanmar’s Connectivity with Neighbors
Earlier this week Jiang Zhengxin – vice general manager of China United Telecommunications Corp. –revealed that the company has been contracted to construct China’s first international undersea internet cable linking China and Myanmar.
22nd Meeting of the APEC Finance Ministers: Further Financial Integration Ahead
The 22nd meeting of the Finance Ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum was wrapped up earlier this month. The meeting focused on a range of financial and regulatory issues, as well as continuing the work of further integration of the region.
Singapore Issues Further Updates to its FATCA Regulations
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released new information on its website relating to compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) plans FTA expansion within ASEAN
The Eurasian Economic Union is actively working to improve its trade relationships with ASEAN members ahead of the ASEAN Economic Community’s completion this December. In this article, we analyze how far the EAEU has advanced relations with individual ASEAN nations.
Indonesian FDI Highest Among ASEAN Members in First Half of 2015
With growing uncertainty over China’s economic stability, recent FDI statistics released by the Financial Times come as a reassurance that investors are taking a more pragmatic, nuanced approach towards risk mitigation in Asia.
The Philippines to Reduce Corporate and Personal Income Tax Rates
The Philippines’ government is set to approve a bill that will reduce the country’s corporate and personal income tax rates. Once implemented, the lowered rates are expected to be a boon for low and middle-income earners.
