Examining Vietnam’s First BESS Pricing Framework: Circular 62

Indonesia’s QRIS Expansion Across APEC and What It Means for Businesses

Indonesia plans to expand QRIS across APEC economies, enabling cross-border digital payments and creating opportunities for Indonesian businesses.

Indonesia Corporate Income Tax Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies

Learn how foreign companies can structure operations in Indonesia to manage corporate tax, reduce withholding exposure, and secure available incentives.

ASEAN’s LNG Export Leaders: Investment and Energy Trade Opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia

Indonesia’s Danantara After Year One: Growth Targets, Asset Consolidation, and Investment Implications

ASEAN’s LNG Export Leaders: Investment and Energy Trade Opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia

Foreign investors are exploring LNG opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia as new gas discoveries and major projects reshape Southeast Asia’s energy trade.

How CPTPP Is Reshaping Malaysia’s Export Markets

Malaysia’s CPTPP exports rose sharply in 2025, opening new growth markets and supply chain roles. Discover how tariff preferences, rising exports to Mexico and Canada, and manufacturing momentum could shape investment decisions.

Malaysia’s Rising Role in US Trade and What It Means for Foreign Investors

Tax Treatment of Intercompany Funding and Royalties in Malaysia

Philippines–UAE CEPA: Trade Expansion and Investment Implications

The Philippines–UAE CEPA can expand trade, infrastructure investment, and sector opportunities linking Southeast Asia with Gulf markets.

How to Add or Amend Business Activities After Incorporation in the Philippines

Foreign investors adding activities in the Philippines must review 60 percent ownership caps, US$200,000 capital rules, and tax impact before amendment.

Understanding Capital Gains Treatment for Share and Asset Transfers in the Philippines

How to Reduce Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Payments in the Philippines

Singapore Subsidiary or Branch Office: How Foreign Companies Should Structure Market Entry

Compare subsidiary and branch structures in Singapore, including liability, tax treatment, governance, and profit repatriation implications.

How Global Energy Price Volatility Could Affect Singapore’s Economy

Singapore faces rising costs from global energy shocks, but its role as a regional hub creates both risks and opportunities for investors.

Comparing Tax Environments: Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore

Singapore Budget 2026 and its Impact on Foreign Investors: Tax, Incentives, and Strategic Signals

Navigating Thailand’s Competition Law and Merger Approval Regime for Foreign Businesses

Understand Thailand’s merger control thresholds, approval timelines, and how competition law impacts foreign acquisitions and deal execution.

Choosing The Appropriate Legal Entity for Foreign Investors in Thailand

Foreign investors entering Thailand must choose the right legal entity to manage ownership limits, licensing, capital requirements, and long-term exit risk.

Thailand Introduces Digital Work Permit System for Foreign Employers

How Foreign Investors Should Structure M&A in Thailand

Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026

Vietnam’s government has officially updated the regional minimum wage for contract-based workers, which will take effect from January 1, 2026.

Vietnam’s First Draft of New Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Released for Public Comments

On 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.

Vietnam’s 2024 Social Insurance Law: Implications for Businesses

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Key Provisions and Implications for FDI

Ho Chi Minh City Strengthens Cambodia Trade Links via Major Transport Projects

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the economic center of Vietnam, is ramping up infrastructure development to boost its connectivity with Cambodia.

Laos Land Conversion Policy: New Entry Points for Foreign Investors

Laos’ land conversion policy opens new entry options for foreign investors. Assess approvals, sectors, risks, and investment pathways.

ASEAN’s LNG Export Leaders: Investment and Energy Trade Opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia

How Middle East Energy Disruptions Could Reshape Investment Planning in ASEAN