Other Briefings
The Benefits of Regional Management in Thailand
Thailand is seeking to position itself as a regional management center within ASEAN. Read more to learn about incentives offered by the Kingdom as well requirements needed to tap into these opportunities.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Bankruptcy Laws in Singapore, Tax Data in Cambodia, and Money Laundering Legislation in the Philippines
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we discuss bankruptcy adjustments in Singapore, highlight increasing tax enforcement in Cambodia, and analyze the impact of money laundering legislation in the Philippines
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Myanmar
Myanmar is one of ASEAN ‘s most exciting frontier markets. Learn how to tap into opportunities with our step-by-step guides on the establishment of foreign branch offices and private limited companies.
South China Sea Arbitration Implications on ASEAN Investors: an Overview
Many companies and investors in ASEAN are waiting to see what The Hague’s recent ruling on the South China Sea dispute means for relations between the economic bloc and China. In this article, we take a look at the various factors that will affect relations in both the short and long-term future.
ASEAN Market Watch: Tourism in Myanmar, Thailand 4.0, and Service Sector Growth in Singapore
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss tourism in Myanmar, highlight the impending implementation of Thailand 4.0, and analyze the drivers behind Singapore’s thriving service industry.
ASEAN’s Sharing Economy: Understanding Opportunities and Navigating Regulations
ASEAN’s sharing economy is growing rapidly and offers a multitude of opportunities for foreign investment. However, as many related services are the first of their kind, regulators within the region have been hard pressed to find the correct regulatory balance.
A Guide to Trademarks in the Republic of Singapore
Singapore’s market and legal infrastructure have come to instill great confidence in investors on a variety of fronts. In this article, we provide insights on trademark protection within the city-state, as well as expert guidance from the South-east-asia SME helpdesk on trademark registration procedures.
Malaysia Raises Minimum Wage to Enhance Automated Production
Malaysia has raised its minimum wage in a bid to incentivize a shift towards automated manufacturing. Learn the details of this new policy and understand its implications for specific sectors and the Malaysian economy at large.
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Cambodia
Cambodia is one of the most promising long term growth opportunities within the ASEAN region. In this guide we provide step by step instructions on how to set up representative offices and wholly foreign owned enterprises in the Southeast Asian nation.
Philippines Set to Lower Corporate Income Tax under Duterte
The Duterte administration has successfully taken office and promises exciting changes for the Philippine economic landscape. A key highlight in its plans is a promise to lower income based taxation while supplementing government income with VAT hikes and slashes to investment incentives.
