Other Briefings
Analyzing Myanmar’s New Foreign Investment Law
The Myanmar Investment Commission recently announced that the country’s new Investment Law will come into force for the financial year starting April 2017. In this article, we identify the key components of the law and their implications for foreign investment in Myanmar.
Myanmar Opens Three Overland Crossings to e-Visas
Myanmar has extended e-visas for tourists and business professionals to three land crossings: Tachileik, Myawaddy, and Kawthaung. Learn what you will need to apply.
Indirect Taxation Across ASEAN
VAT and GST rates within ASEAN vary widely between member states – from 12 percent in the Philippines to countries which do not currently levy these taxes at all, such as Laos and Myanmar. For those considering investment, GST, VAT, and other taxation tied to the purchase of specific goods should be watched closely.
ASEAN Market Watch: Indian SEZs in Myanmar, US Increasing Engagement in Cambodia, and Innovation in the Philippines
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we look at Indian sponsored SEZs in Myanmar, highlight Increasing US engagement in Cambodia, and discuss recent moves up the Global Innovation Index by the Philippines
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Bankruptcy in Singapore, Lackluster Economic Plans in Myanmar, and Licenses in Indonesia.
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we assess bankruptcy legislation in Singapore, highlight the shortcomings of economic plans in Myanmar, and discuss environmental standards and their impact on licensing in Indonesia.
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Myanmar
Myanmar is one of ASEAN ‘s most exciting frontier markets. Learn how to tap into opportunities with our step-by-step guides on the establishment of foreign branch offices and private limited companies.
ASEAN Market Watch: Tourism in Myanmar, Thailand 4.0, and Service Sector Growth in Singapore
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss tourism in Myanmar, highlight the impending implementation of Thailand 4.0, and analyze the drivers behind Singapore’s thriving service industry.
ASEAN Market Watch: Tax Evasion in Myanmar, Thai Growth Analysis, and Mobile Monitoring of Food Stocks in Indonesia
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we analyze a recent crackdown on tax evasion in Myanmar, discuss the importance of a newly introduced mobile food monitoring platform in the Indonesia, and highlight recent Thai growth figures.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Import Licensing in Myanmar, Thai Telecom Regulations, and Indonesian Tax Amnesty
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight the passage of Indonesia’s tax amnesty law, discuss the importance of new telecom regulations in Thailand, and analyze changes to import licensing guidelines in Myanmar
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Malaysian Alcohol Standards, The Singapore-Cambodia DTA, and Mobile Financing in Myanmar
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we look at Malaysian alcohol regulations, analyze the impact of the Singapore-Cambodia double taxation agreement, and explore emerging opportunities in Myanmar’s mobile finance industry.
