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ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Foreign Banks in Myanmar, Thai Minimum Wages, and Increasing SME Aid in Brunei

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In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we discuss the issuance of new banking licenses in Myanmar, highlight rising minimum wages in Thailand, and analyze the impact of SME support in Brunei.

Foreign Exchange Volatility in ASEAN: Assessing Exposure & Managing Risk

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Understanding that foreign exchange volatility is likely to be a long term risk associated with ASEAN based production, the following article overviews the issues surrounding foreign exchange within the region and highlights market entry strategies that can be utilized to reduce operational exposure.

ASEAN Market Watch: Slipping Industrial Confidence in Thailand, Philippine Air Expansion, and the Looming Threat of Malaysian Debt

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Thailand: Industrial Confidence Dips First Time in Five Months Thai industrial confidence has dipped for the first time in five months. Drawing on data accumulated in January of 2016, Suphan Mongkolsuthee, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), indicated that the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TOSO)  dropped from 87.5 in December 2015 to 86.3 as of […]

Remitting Profits in ASEAN – Part 1: Singapore and Malaysia

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In part one of a three part series on the state of remittances in ASEAN, we explore regulations relevant to the remittance process and explore their application in two of ASEAN’s most developed economies – Singapore and Malaysia.

ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Liberalized Philippine Aviation, Thai Visa Policy, and Hotel License Bans in Malaysia

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In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we discuss emerging opportunities in Philippine aviation, discuss the implications of increased Thai enforcement of visa policy, and highlight limitations on hotel construction projects within Malaysia.

In Depth: The Singapore – Thai DTA

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Singapore, long known for its exemplary investment climate and lucrative trading arrangements, continues to improve upon its competitiveness with the implementation of an updated Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Thailand. Here, we examine how companies can qualify for lowered withholding rates on their dividends, royalties, and interest payments.

ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysian FTAs, Auto Production in Brunei, and Thai Flights to Laos

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In this edition of ASEAN Market Watch we assess the impact of Malaysia’s FTA plans with Hong Kong and the RCEP, analyze the state of Auto production in Brunei, and highlight opening opportunities for aviation investment in Laos.

ASEAN Market Watch: Cambodian Corruption, Telecoms Bidding in Myanmar, and Increasing Philippine Trade Deficits

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In this edition of ASEAN Market Watch we highlight cambodian corruption, discuss Telecoms bidding in Myanmar, and evaluate the impact of growing trade deficits in the Philippines

Thai Financial Reporting Standards: Guidelines for Annual Compliance

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Annual reporting and compliance deadlines are rapidly approaching in Thailand. With this in mind, the following article provides an overview on how to ensure compliance with Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS).

Minimum Wages in ASEAN – All You Need to Know in 2016

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When comparing wages across countries, investors should be pay close attention to all attributes of wages within a given country as they can differ drastically. To provide insight on these trends and to illuminate the intricacies of ASEAN’s diverse labor market, the following article provides an overview of the regional blocs current wage differentials.

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