Other Briefings
Salary, Individual Income Tax, and Social Security in Singapore
It is important for companies operating and hiring employees in Singapore to understand the key elements of the country’s payroll process and stay updated on the latest regulatory changes when computing salary and social security contributions. Read more in our latest article.
Malaysia Tourism Tax, Thailand Land Windfall Levy, and Philippines Excise Tax – ASEAN Regulatory Brief
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we focus on Malaysia’s incoming tourism tax, discuss Thailand’s proposed land windfall levy, and highlight Philippines’ upcoming excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
Import and Export Procedures in Myanmar – Best Practices
As Myanmar continues to liberalize its regulatory landscape, new opportunities are emerging for cross-border trade. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of the country.
Payroll Processing and Compliance in Singapore – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, focusing on Payroll Processing and Compliance in Singapore, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Malaysia Capital Market, Cambodia Construction Sector, and Thailand Automotive Industry – ASEAN Market Watch
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we analyze Malaysia’s capital market, discuss Cambodia’s booming construction sector, and highlight the growing electric vehicle industry in Thailand.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Philippines Green Energy Initiatives, Myanmar Industrial Zone Land Use, and Brunei Companies Act Amendments
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we focus on the Philippines’ clean energy initiatives, discuss Myanmar’s crackdown on real estate speculation in its industrial zones, and highlight recent amendments to Brunei’s Companies Act.
Biomass Industry in the Philippines
The Philippines has large and abundant supplies of biomass resources, including agricultural crop residues, forest residues, animal waste, and agro-industrial waste. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead discusses the economic advantages of biomass power generation in the Philippines in this Op-ed.
ASEAN Market Watch: Thailand GDP Growth, Malaysia Manufacturing Sector, and Singapore Retail Sales
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we discuss Thailand’s GDP growth rate during January-March, analyze the continued growth registered by Malaysia’s manufacturing industry and highlight the recent recovery of Singapore’s retail sector.
ASEAN Growth to Remain Resilient Despite Regional Vulnerabilities
The World Bank forecasts ASEAN growth to remain resilient despite risks from global and regional vulnerabilities. Read more for a country by country breakdown of the WB’s forecasts for developing ASEAN countries in our latest article.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Malaysia Cabotage Policy, Philippines Tax Reform, and Laos Land Concessions
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Malaysia’s cabotage policy exemption for Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan; analyze the Philippines’ comprehensive tax reform proposals; and focus on recent changes to Laos’ land concession regulations.
