Other Briefings
Rules of Origin Criteria of ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has signed several FTAs with some of the major economies in the Asia-Pacific region. In this article, we discuss the Rules of Origin criteria associated with each FTA that foreign businesses need to be aware of.
The Philippines’ Investment Outlook for 2018
With an average growth rate of 6.3 percent over the past five years, the Philippines is now among the fastest growing economies in Asia. Read more about the Philippines’ latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
How to Set Up in Thailand – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “How to Set Up in Thailand”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Singapore’s Investment Outlook for 2018
One of the world’s top business destinations, Singapore is consistently ranked as one of the easiest places to do business. Read more about Singapore’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
The Philippines’ New Tax Reform Package Approved
The Philippines’ much awaited tax reform package or Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) was signed into law recently, paving the way for a simpler and fairer tax regime in the country. Read more about the key changes introduced by the new law in our latest article.
China SOEs Bid On Philippines Clark International Airport Development
Chinese State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have been prominent in bidding on development contracts aligned with China’s Belt & Road Initiative. Read how Chinese SOEs are bidding on the design and development contract for the Clark Airforce base in the Philippines in our latest article.
Malaysia Foreign Knowledge Worker Projections for 2018
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) on December 8, 2017 began accepting requests for foreign knowledge worker (FKW) projections. Companies planning to apply for employment passes in 2018 must ensure that they immediately apply for approval of their 2018 FKW projection to avoid any visa disruptions.
Myanmar’s New Companies Law
On December 6, 2017, Myanmar’s President U Htin Kyaw approved the new Myanmar Companies Act, 2017, replacing the country’s century-old Companies Act of 1914. The new law seeks to modernize corporate governance in Myanmar in line with international best practices. Read more in our latest article.
ASEAN’s FTAs and Opportunities for Foreign Businesses – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “ASEAN’s FTAs and Opportunities for Foreign Businesses”, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement Signed
The ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) was signed during the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila. The pact, which will come into force on January 1, 2019 is expected to benefit foreign businesses significantly as it will expand Hong Kong’s network to cover all major economies in South East Asia.
