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Vietnam and Singapore Upgrade Ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Mar 18Vietnam and Singapore upgrade their partnership to boost trade, technology, sustainability, and regional security in ASEAN.
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Laos' Hydropower Sector: Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Mar 26Laos aims to become a regional leader in hydropower, attracting foreign investment through large-scale projects and energy exports.
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Transfer Pricing in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Mar 21Foreign investors in the Philippines must comply with transfer pricing rules set by the BIR to avoid penalties and audits.
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Dispute Resolution in Malaysia: Key Mechanisms & Legal Insights
Mar 26Explore Malaysia’s dispute resolution framework and learn how to navigate disputes efficiently in Malaysia’s business environment.
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Understanding Malaysia's Foreign Worker Policies: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Mar 26Learn about Malaysia's foreign worker policies, hiring process, visa types, and compliance rules to ensure smooth business operations.
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Other BriefingsUnlocking Growth: Vietnam’s Plan to Reduce Bureaucracy and Boost Investment
Vietnam is implementing key reforms to enhance its business climate, including reducing unnecessary business conditions by 30 percent. This move aligns with Vietnam’s broader commitment to fostering a more efficient and competitive economy. It is a crucial component of the country’s long-term strategy to simplify regulations, encourage business expansion, and attract greater investment.
Laos' Hydropower Sector: Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Laos aims to become a regional leader in hydropower, attracting foreign investment through large-scale projects and energy exports.
Vietnam Real Estate Market 2025: A Prime Investment Destination in Southeast Asia
This article explores Vietnam’s booming real estate sector, highlighting key market trends, investment opportunities, and regulatory changes shaping the industry in 2025.
Singapore’s Medical Tourism Industry: Growth, Opportunities, and Future Trends
Singapore’s medical tourism industry offers world-class healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and growing investment opportunities.
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Profiling India-Singapore Bilateral Trade and Investment Relations
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Vietnam-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Sustainability, Investment, and Trade
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Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: A Brief Guide in 2025
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Indonesia Requires Exporters to Retain Earnings Onshore: Key Insights for Investors
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Vietnam Expands Foreign Ownership in Banking: Key Opportunities for Investors
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Indonesia
Indonesia Requires Exporters to Retain Earnings Onshore: Key Insights for Investors
Mar 24Indonesia now mandates exporters to keep 100% of their foreign exchange earnings onshore for a year, impacting businesses and investors.
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Religious Holiday Allowances in Indonesia: Obligations for Businesses
Mar 21With the upcoming Eid-al Fitr holiday in Indonesia, businesses must pay the religious holiday allowance, also known as Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR).
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US Tariffs on Canada: A New Opportunity for Wheat Exports to Indonesia?
Mar 17Recent US tariffs on Canada could create new trade dynamics, making Indonesia a promising market for Canadian wheat exporters.
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Vietnam, Indonesia Upgrade Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Prospects of Future Economic Collaborations
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Hiring in Indonesia Without a Local Entity: Challenges and Solutions
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Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities in the Halal industry. Through country-specific an... -
Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities in the Halal industry. Through country-specific an... -
Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities in the Halal industry. Through country-specific an...
Malaysia
Understanding Malaysia's Foreign Worker Policies: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Mar 26Learn about Malaysia's foreign worker policies, hiring process, visa types, and compliance rules to ensure smooth business operations.
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Dispute Resolution in Malaysia: Key Mechanisms & Legal Insights
Mar 26Explore Malaysia’s dispute resolution framework and learn how to navigate disputes efficiently in Malaysia’s business environment.
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Malaysia’s Semiconductor Growth: Can it Move up the Value Chain?
Mar 17Malaysia’s semiconductor sector sees a boost with ARM’s US$250M investment, aiming for high-value chip design and advanced fabrication.
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A Guide to Work Permits in Malaysia
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Social Security Contributions in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Employers and Employees
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Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities in the Halal industry. Through country-specific an... -
Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities in the Halal industry. Through country-specific an... -
Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities in the Halal industry. Through country-specific an...
Philippines
Transfer Pricing in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Mar 21Foreign investors in the Philippines must comply with transfer pricing rules set by the BIR to avoid penalties and audits.
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Filing Personal Income Tax in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreigners
Mar 20Learn how foreigners can file personal income tax in the Philippines, understand tax residency, rates, deductions, and filing options.
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Travel Tax in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreigners
Mar 18Get an in-depth guide on Philippine travel tax for foreigners, including rates, exemptions, payment methods, refunds, and key regulations.
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Filing Corporate Income Tax in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Businesses
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Philippines-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and Insights for Foreign Investors
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Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Overview 2024
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Landscape 2024 offers essential insights into the evolving sustainability reporting requirements of Southeast A... -
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Overview 2024
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Landscape 2024 offers essential insights into the evolving sustainability reporting requirements of Southeast A... -
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Overview 2024
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Landscape 2024 offers essential insights into the evolving sustainability reporting requirements of Southeast A...
Singapore
Singapore’s Medical Tourism Industry: Growth, Opportunities, and Future Trends
Mar 26Singapore’s medical tourism industry offers world-class healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and growing investment opportunities.
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Profiling India-Singapore Bilateral Trade and Investment Relations
Mar 26India and Singapore are deepening their bilateral partnership, highlighted by the Green Digital Shipping Corridor agreement signed on March 25, 2025, to drive decarbonization and technological advancement in the maritime sector.
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Vietnam-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Sustainability, Investment, and Trade
Mar 25Vietnam and Singapore have upgraded their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), focusing on sustainable economic cooperation, legislative collaboration, and emerging sectors like green logistics and clean energy.
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Vietnam and Singapore Upgrade Ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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Singapore's Maritime Industry: A Guide for Foreign Businesses
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Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Overview 2024
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Landscape 2024 offers essential insights into the evolving sustainability reporting requirements of Southeast A... -
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Overview 2024
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Landscape 2024 offers essential insights into the evolving sustainability reporting requirements of Southeast A... -
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Overview 2024
Unlocking the ASEAN-6 | ESG Transition Landscape 2024 offers essential insights into the evolving sustainability reporting requirements of Southeast A...
Thailand
Thailand Eases Requirements for Long-Term Resident Visas
Mar 20Thailand has lowered the income and work experience requirements for long-term resident visas, making it easier for foreign professionals to qualify.
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Transfer Pricing in Thailand: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Mar 18Learn about Thailand's transfer pricing rules, documentation requirements, and compliance strategies to avoid penalties and risks.
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Registering a Trademark in Thailand: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Mar 11Learn how to register a trademark in Thailand, from legal requirements to enforcement, with this step-by-step guide for foreign investors.
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Thailand's 2025 National Holidays: How Businesses Should Prepare
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Thailand's New Minimum Wage for 2025: What Businesses and Workers Need to Know
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Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities in the Halal industry. Through country-specific an... -
Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities in the Halal industry. Through country-specific an... -
Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities in the Halal industry. Through country-specific an...
Vietnam
Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker
Mar 18This Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker offers the latest data, insights, and policy updates to keep foreign investors and analysts informed about the industry. It was last updated March 2025.
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Vietnam’s First Draft of New Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Released for Public Comments
Sep 26On September 24, 2024, the Vietnamese government issued the first draft of a new Law on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) for public feedback. The draft law has more stringent provisions than the Personal Data Protection Decree and is potentially set to take effect from January 1, 2026.
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Vietnam’s New Minimum Wage Effective from July 1, 2024
Aug 12Vietnam's new minimum wage, effective July 1, 2024, will impact various social insurance items calculated based on the statutory pay rate.
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Vietnam’s 2024 Social Insurance Law: Implications for Businesses
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EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Key Provisions and Implications for FDI
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Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign businesses, particularly in retail, driven by a flourishin... -
Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign businesses, particularly in retail, driven by a flourishin... -
Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign businesses, particularly in retail, driven by a flourishin...
Rest of ASEAN
Laos' Hydropower Sector: Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Mar 26Laos aims to become a regional leader in hydropower, attracting foreign investment through large-scale projects and energy exports.
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Strengthening China-Laos Relations: Strategic Cooperation and Development Initiatives
Mar 21Discover how China and Laos are deepening their strategic cooperation and advancing key projects like the China-Laos Economic Corridor and Railway, fostering regional connectivity and inclusive growth.
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Vietnam and Singapore Upgrade Ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Mar 18Vietnam and Singapore upgrade their partnership to boost trade, technology, sustainability, and regional security in ASEAN.
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India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
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Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Cambodia's Construction Industry
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Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign businesses, particularly in retail, driven by a flourishin... -
Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign businesses, particularly in retail, driven by a flourishin... -
Selling to the Vietnam Market: Winning Strategies for Foreign Retailers
Vietnam, an emerging market in Southeast Asia, presents lucrative opportunities for foreign businesses, particularly in retail, driven by a flourishin...