Other Briefings
A Guide to Hiring in Indonesia – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “A Guide to Hiring in Indonesia”, is out now as a free download.
Southeast Asia Manufacturing Tracker: Key Insights and Trends
In our manufacturing tracker for Southeast Asia in 2024, we note the PMI values, workforce data, GDP contributions, and policy responses, highlighting the region’s growth opportunities and challenges.
Malaysia’s Data Protection Overhaul: Key Changes and Impacts on Business
Discover the latest changes to Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and their impact on businesses, including new data protection officer requirements, expanded data processor responsibilities, and increased penalties for non-compliance.
Laos to Enter a Validation Agreement with the European Patent Office
Laos has entered an agreement with the European Patent Office, simplifying patent protection for European businesses in the region and becoming a driver of future foreign investment opportunities.
More Investment Incentives for Indonesia’s New Capital, Nusantara
Discover how Indonesia’s new regulation GR 29/2024 enhances investment incentives in Nusantara with extended land rights, streamlined approvals, expanded authority powers, and new rules on foreign workers.
Singapore Bans Employer of Record Sponsorship: Key Alternatives for Foreign Businesses
Understand Singapore’s ban on Employers of Record sponsorship for foreign workers and explore alternative hiring options for non-Singaporean businesses.
The Philippines’ Revised VAT Policy on Foreign Digital Services from 2024
Explore how the Philippines’ new 12% VAT on foreign digital services reshapes the market, affects consumers, and drives local industry growth.
Regulatory Shifts in Indonesia’s Mining Sector: Empowering Local Stakeholders
Explore the key changes introduced by Indonesia’s Government Regulation 25 of 2024 in the mining sector. This article covers new licensing requirements, downstream policies, and their implications for local stakeholders and the industry.
Cambodia Opens Foreign Employee Quota Application for 2025
Cambodia has opened the application window for businesses to apply for the foreign employee quota. The deadline for applications is the end of November 2024.
Singapore and EU Conclude Digital Trade Agreement
Discover how the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement enhances cross-border digital trade, promotes innovation, and fosters secure data flows.
