Other Briefings
Updates to Employment Permits for Professional Foreign Workers in Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower provides a range of employment permits for professional expatriates planning to work in the country.
Malaysia-Singapore Economic Relations: Trade and Investment Outlook
Malaysia and Singapore’s strong trade, strategic projects, and sector collaborations enhance regional growth and connectivity, positioning them as key ASEAN players.
Indonesia’s Positive Investment List: Sectors Open and Restricted to Foreign Businesses
Indonesia’s Positive Investment List allows 100% foreign investment in over 200 business lines, with several incentives for priority sectors.
Supporting Families: Indonesia’s New Law on Maternity and Paternity Leave
Indonesia’s new draft legislation aims to extend maternity leave to six months to combat child stunting and enhance family health.
Income Tax Exemptions on Export Revenues from Indonesian Natural Resources
Explore Indonesia’s GR 22/2024 regulation offering tax exemptions for natural resource exporters.
Accelerating Connectivity: The Thailand-China Railway Project
Explore the Thailand-China Railway Project and its role in enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration, part of the broader Belt and Road Initiative.
Google’s US$5 Billion Bet on Singapore’s Data Center Future
Google has completed its fourth data center in Singapore. With this completion, the company has raised its investment in the country’s digital infrastructure to US$5 billion.
Australia Commits New Investments to Strengthen Ties with Southeast Asia
The Australian government has committed AU$505 million to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia as part of the government’s 2024-2025 budget.
Malaysia Plans New Port on Malacca Strait
Malaysia plans to build a new container port in the state of Negeri Sembilan on the western coast of the Malay Peninsula and facing the Malacca Strait.
Indonesia’s VAT Rate to Increase in 2025: How Businesses Can Get Ready
The Indonesian government is expected to impose a 12 percent VAT in 2025, an increase of 1 percentage point from the current VAT rate.
