Other Briefings
Solar Power Industry in the Philippines
The Philippines has a strong potential for harnessing solar energy for both consumer use and power generation. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead discusses the advantages and potential business opportunities of solar power in the Philippines in this Op-ed.
Import and Export Procedures in Malaysia – Best Practices
Malaysia continues to liberalize its import and export regulations; but, complex goods-specific rules still exist. In this article, we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of Malaysia.
Salary, Individual Income Tax, and Social Security in Singapore
It is important for companies operating and hiring employees in Singapore to understand the key elements of the country’s payroll process and stay updated on the latest regulatory changes when computing salary and social security contributions. Read more in our latest article.
Import and Export Procedures in Myanmar – Best Practices
As Myanmar continues to liberalize its regulatory landscape, new opportunities are emerging for cross-border trade. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of the country.
Payroll Processing and Compliance in Singapore – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, focusing on Payroll Processing and Compliance in Singapore, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Biomass Industry in the Philippines
The Philippines has large and abundant supplies of biomass resources, including agricultural crop residues, forest residues, animal waste, and agro-industrial waste. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead discusses the economic advantages of biomass power generation in the Philippines in this Op-ed.
ASEAN Growth to Remain Resilient Despite Regional Vulnerabilities
The World Bank forecasts ASEAN growth to remain resilient despite risks from global and regional vulnerabilities. Read more for a country by country breakdown of the WB’s forecasts for developing ASEAN countries in our latest article.
Trade Fairs in Thailand – Steps to Protect Your Intellectual Property
In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies SMEs participating in trade fairs in Thailand should adopt to mitigate the risks of infringements of their intellectual property.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Malaysia Cabotage Policy, Philippines Tax Reform, and Laos Land Concessions
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Malaysia’s cabotage policy exemption for Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan; analyze the Philippines’ comprehensive tax reform proposals; and focus on recent changes to Laos’ land concession regulations.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority – Incentives and Assistance
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) offers several fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for foreign investors looking to set up shop in the island nation. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead talks more about these incentives as well as the promoted business sectors under PEZA in this Op-ed.
