Other Briefings
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Changes to Indonesian Labor Law, and Changes in the Philippines’ Hospitality Industry
In this edition of ASEAN Regulatory Brief, ASEAN Briefing covers amendments to an unpopular labor law in Indonesia, and the fight against competition with the upstart Airbnb by established hoteliers.
Breaking the Mold: FDI Opportunities in ASEAN’s Plastics Industry
With ASEAN’s rapidly developing middle class and subsequent increased consumption of plastics, the sector’s production rates have witnessed a steady nine percent annual growth over the recent years – presenting a new FDI opportunity.
Identifying New Opportunities for FDI in ASEAN through the Business Optimism Index
In this article we provide an overview of business optimism for Q4 in the six biggest ASEAN nations by GDP based on the Dun & Bradstreet ASEAN Business Optimism Index.
An Overview of IFRS Adoption in ASEAN – Part Two
In part two of this three part series on the state of IFRS adoption in the Association of South East Asian Nations, ASEAN Briefing highlights the alignment of Indonesia and Thailand with international reporting standards.
Foreign Investment Restrictions across ASEAN: An Overview of the Region’s “Negative Lists” – Part One
In this first installment of a multi-part series, ASEAN Briefing takes a closer look on the restrictions in place on FDI throughout ASEAN, with a focus on Indonesia, the Phillipines, and Cambodia.
Terminating an Employee in ASEAN
Though ASEAN presents investors with an important growth market, navigating the regulatory hurdles to firing employees can present a significant challenge and is imperative for an investor’s success in the region.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Thai Stimulus, Indonesian Tax Amnesty, and a the Philippines’ Safety Bill
In this edition of ASEAN Regulation Brief, we take a look at Thailand’s stimulus package, and mooted tax amnesty in Indonesia, and a new safety bill in the Philippines.
The Guide to Overtime Regulations in ASEAN
As Chinese wages continue to rise and the economy transitions towards a more efficiency based structure of production, the ASEAN is seen as an attractive relocation option – as such employers must be aware of overtime regulations regionally.
State by State – ASEAN and Connecticut Trade
Connecticut – known for its financial services and high end manufacturing – is rapidly emerging as an important trading partner for the ASEAN region. Trade flows have grown quickly in recent years, a trend which will increase under TPP.
Indonesia to Provide Tax Relief to Exporters on Interest Earned from Deposits in Local Banks
Indonesia has announced that it will provide tax relief to exporters on the interest earned from deposits in local banks. The move is part of a larger policy package, launched last month, which aims to jumpstart the economy through greater investment. The performance of the country’s economy has been disappointing for some time now, and the rupiah continues to be weak, falling to its lowest level since the 1997-98 Asian Financial Crisis at the beginning of 2015.
