Other Briefings
Myanmar’s Daily Minimum Wage Increased from Kyat 3,600 to Kyat 4,800
Myanmar’s union government has increased the country’s daily minimum wage for an eight-hour work day from Kyat 3,600 (US$2.65) to Kyat 4,800 (US$3.54). The wage increase is the first since Myanmar introduced a minimum wage as part of the government’s labor market reforms in 2015.
Cambodia Grants Validation to European Union Patents
Cambodia is the first Asian country to grant validation to European patents. Read our latest article to know what requirements are to be met in order to validate patents in Cambodia.
Corporate Establishment in Thailand: What You Need to Know
Thailand’s ranking on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index for 2018 moved up 20 positions to 26th among 190 economies worldwide. In this article, we analyze the various market entry options available for investors interested in expanding to the kingdom.
Thailand’s Automotive Industry: Opportunities and Incentives
Thailand offers great investment potential as a leading automotive production base in ASEAN. Read our latest article to know more about the opportunities and incentives on offer as well as the outlook for 2018.
The 2018/19 ASEAN Tax Comparator – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “The 2018/19 ASEAN Tax Comparator”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Thailand’s Special Economic Zones – Opportunities for Investment
Likely to benefit further from Thailand’s continued economic growth are businesses that choose to locate in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Thai border provinces. We analyze the opportunities and incentives on offer in these SEZs in our latest article.
Growing Opportunities for Manufacturing in ASEAN
From the region’s financial services capital in Singapore to its low-cost manufacturing hubs in Vietnam, the ASEAN region offers numerous opportunities for foreign businesses. In this article, we highlight the growing opportunities for manufacturing in ASEAN and the benefits its various FTAs offer.
Philippines Under Duterte: Opportunities and Risks
As the Philippines’ economy continues to experience robust growth, Grapevine Asia Partners assesses the opportunities and risks for foreign investors in the country under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Indonesia’s Investment Outlook for 2018
Indonesia has one of strongest economic fundamentals in the ASEAN region, stable governance and low political risk. Read more about Indonesia’s FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
Managing Trade Secrets in Thailand
Trade secrets are protected by law in many ASEAN countries including Thailand. In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their trade secrets in Thailand.
