Other Briefings
The Philippines’ 12th Foreign Investment Negative List: Implications for Foreign Investors
The Philippines’ 12th Regular Foreign Investment Negative List provides foreign investors with greater access to the Filipino economy.
Vietnam’s Energy Crunch: Coal’s Dominance and the Need for Renewables
Vietnam’s breakneck economic growth is putting pressure on its energy sources, with frequent power outages burdening businesses nationwide.
Malaysia to Hold General Elections to Solve Political Turmoil: What it Means for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors will be eager to see if a new government can solve current challenges facing businesses.
Thailand Increases Daily Minimum Wage Rates for 2022
Thailand has increased the daily minimum wage rates across all its provinces by an average of five percent.
Singapore Introduces New Healthcare Reform Plan
Singapore has recently announced a new healthcare reform plan, Healthier SG, that will shift the country’s healthcare strategy towards preventive care.
Thailand Adopts New Five-Year Investment Promotion Strategy
Thailand’s Board of Investment has approved the country’s next Five-Year Investment Promotion Strategy.
Intellectual Property Financing in Indonesia
Indonesia’s GR 24/2022 is a new regulation that allows people and businesses in the creative economy to use their IP assets as collateral for financing from banks.
Cambodia Opens Foreign Employee Quota Application for 2023
Cambodia has opened the foreign employee quota application for businesses for 2023.
As Chinese Lockdowns Continue and Salaries Rise, Footwear Manufacture Shifts to Vietnam
Vietnam’s footwear industry is likely to benefit as manufacturers leave China in search of lower labor costs.
Malaysia Launches New Social Visit Pass
Malaysia has recently launched a new social visit pass named PLS@XPATS, which allows social visit pass holders to work in the country for up to 30 days.
