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ASEAN Meets with Russia & China; Discusses SCO & EAEU
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has been meeting with ministers from the ASEAN bloc of countries in Singapore this past week in preparations for the ASEAN 2018 summit due to be held in November. Several plenary sessions were held, with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi also in attendance. Neither Russia nor China is members of ASEAN, […]
Managing Contracts and Separation in ASEAN – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “Managing Contracts and Separation in ASEAN”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Comparing Tax Rates Across ASEAN
In this article, we provide an inter-country comparison of tax rates across ASEAN, including in relation to PIT, CIT, VAT and GST, which is essential for making informed FDI decisions in the region.
Cambodia’s Garment and Footwear Exports Register Robust Mid-Year Growth
Cambodia’s garment and footwear exports rose to US$ 4 billion in the first six months of 2018. This was an increase of 11 percent and almost doubled the 6.9 percent rise recorded in the same period of the previous year.
Managing Revenue Department Audits in Thailand
In this article, JNP Legal discusses how to deal with revenue department reviews and audits in Thailand.
Labor Market Trends in the Philippines
With a highly skilled and productive workforce, along with a robust supply of business process outsourcing services, and sound economic fundamentals, Philippines has become one of the most attractive destinations for businesses expanding to Southeast Asia. Read more in our latest article.
Thailand’s Motorcycle Market Shows Signs of Saturation
Once a vibrant industrial sector, Thailand’s motorcycle manufacturing industry is showing signs of saturation in recent years. The country’s motorcycle market declined to 755,214 units sold over the first five months of 2018, a drop of 2.4 percent from 773,794 units sold over the same period in the previous year.
Indonesia Relaxes Loan-To-Value Ratio to Spur Credit Growth
Bank Indonesia, the country’s central bank recently announced a relaxation of the loan-to-value (LTV) and financing-to-value (FTV) ratios in the real estate sector. The move, which will come into effect from August 1, 2018, will reduce the down payment obligations of property buyers.
Thailand’s E-Commerce Landscape: Trends and Opportunities
The second largest economy of Southeast Asia, Thailand has one of the region’s highest number of internet users. Read our latest article to learn about the growing opportunities in Thailand’s booming e-commerce sector.
Thailand’s E-Commerce Tax
In this article, JNP Legal analyzes the implications of Thailand’s upcoming e-commerce law for foreign businesses.
