Other Briefings
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.
An Overview of IFRS Adoption in ASEAN – Part One
In part one of this three part series on financial reporting within the Association of South East Asian Nations, ASEAN Briefing outlines the state of IFRS implementation in two of the regions most capitalized economies – Singapore and Malaysia.
ASEAN’s Winners and Losers under TPP
Earlier this month, 12 countries in the Asia Pacific region signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that compromises the biggest trade agreement in history – but the benefits to ASEAN members will not be uniform.
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.
Sparking Excitement: Investment Opportunities in ASEAN’s Electronics Industry
Conditions are ripe for investment in ASEAN’s electronics industry. Global demand has risen by an average of nine percent over the past five years, and the AEC and TPP will offer investors new opportunities in the sector.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Thai Interest Rates, Myanmar’s Anti-Money Laundering Measures, and New Links for the Philippines’ Stock Exchange
In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place recently in Thailand, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
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.
Cambodia’s Securities Exchange Introduces “Growth Board” Policy to Lure SMEs
Recently, the Cambodian Securities Exchange (CSX) has announced listing criteria for a new trading platform aimed at increasing participation of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), offering investors new options in the country.
Myanmar Investment Update: Financial Incentives, Myanmar-EU Investment Protection Agreement, and a New Stock Exchange
As Myanmar continues the process of opening up and liberalizing its economy, there have been a number of changes in the level of foreign investment that the country has been receiving. This has occurred in part due to the various new rules and regulations that the government has promulgated in its attempt to improve the country’s business environment.
Understanding Laos’ Special Economic Zones: Untapped Potential
For the past decade, Laos, one of the smaller economies in Southeast Asia has seen economic growth at a rapid rate of 7-8%. The country has been able to do this by taking advantage of its cheap labor, and implementing an SEZ policy.
