Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: 2024-25

Navigating Data Protection Laws in ASEAN-6: A Guide for Foreign Investors

Comply with data protection laws in ASEAN-6 markets—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Key insights for investors.

Indonesia's Overhauled Patent Law: A Guide

Explore Indonesia's amended Patent Law 2024: simplified administration, enhanced licensing, reporting requirements, and investor insights.

Apple’s US$1 Billion Bet on Indonesia: Local Compliance and Market Growth

Auditing and Compliance in Indonesia: What’s New for 2025

China-Malaysia Closer Economic Ties and Opportunities

China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. With its advantageous geographical location, lower transit costs, and favorable trade policies, Malaysia has increasingly become an ideal hub for Chinese investments.

Malaysia Budget 2025: Impact for Individuals

Discover key updates from Malaysia’s Budget 2025 impacting individual taxpayers, including tax reliefs, minimum wage, and dividend taxes.

Malaysia’s Budget 2025: Impact for Businesses

Malaysia Public Holidays: Essential Dates for 2025

Tax Implications for 13th Month Pay and Christmas Bonuses in the Philippines

Learn how 13th Month Pay and Christmas bonuses are taxed in the Philippines. This guide covers the tax-exempt threshold, calculation examples, and practical tips for employees and employers.

Philippines Refines Tax Policies with CREATE MORE Act

Discover how the CREATE MORE Act enhances the Philippines' global investment appeal with competitive tax rates, expanded incentives, and streamlined compliance processes.

Understanding the 13th Month Pay and Christmas Bonuses in the Philippines

Philippines Public Holidays: Essential Dates for 2025

Australia Invests in Singapore’s FAST-P for Green Growth

Australia's investment in Singapore's FAST-P supports green infrastructure, decarbonization, and regional sustainability goals.

Vietnam’s Top Investors and FDI Beneficiaries – January to November 2024

Vietnam’s top investors in 2024 (January-November) were Singapore with US$9.14 billion, followed by South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Japan, dominating 77 percent of total investments.

Vietnam-Singapore Partnership Advances with Focus on Sustainability, Investment, and Trade

Singapore and Germany Strengthen Relations: What the Strategic Partnership Means

Thailand’s Global Income Tax Overhaul: Implications for Residents and Investors

Discover how Thailand's 2025 global income tax changes will affect residents, expatriates, and investors.

Thailand and the UK's Enhanced Trade Partnership: An Overview

Explore the Thailand-UK Enhanced Trade Partnership, covering key sectors and opportunities for bilateral economic collaboration.

Thailand-EU FTA Set for 2025: Impact on Trade and Growth

China Trade with Thailand: A Growing Economic Partnership

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 New Minimum Wage Effective from July 1, 2024

Vietnam's new minimum wage, effective July 1, 2024, will impact various social insurance items calculated based on the statutory pay rate.

Vietnam’s 2024 Social Insurance Law: Implications for Businesses

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

North-South High-Speed Railway: Vietnam's Future in Regional Logistics

Explore Vietnam's ambitious North-South High-Speed Railway, its impact on trade, economy, and ASEAN connectivity.

The ASEAN Education Market: Trends, Challenges, and Investment Pathways – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “The ASEAN Education Market”, is out now as a free download.

Southeast Asia's Balancing Act in a Second Trump Presidency

Navigating Cambodia’s 2025 Holiday Schedule: Key Dates for Foreign Investors