Other Briefings
Industry Spotlight: Thailand’s Automotive Industry
Established over 50 years ago, Thailand’s automotive sector has developed into the biggest automotive hub in Southeast Asia. In our latest industry spotlight, we highlight recent regulations in the sector and explore why R&D will be required to sustain competitiveness.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore Cybercrime Laws, Malaysia Property Rules for Foreigners, and Myanmar Import Surplus Regulation
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss Singapore’s proposed new cybercrime laws, Malaysia’s proposed changes to rules related to buying of property by foreigners, and Myanmar’s proposed laws to control import surplus.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2017
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2017, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available in the Asia Briefing Bookstore. This guide introduces the fundamentals of investing in ASEAN to foreign investors and provides an overview of current legislation throughout the region.
An Economic & Social Background to the Philippines 2017
Philippines has, over the past few years, been playing a ‘catch up’ strategy, and is now among the leading economies within ASEAN. Despite its many problems, the economy and commercial sector remain on the rise and present significant opportunities for investment for those who know where to look.
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Export Growth, Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Relations, and Philippines AML Compliance
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we highlight January growth in Malaysia’s exports, the signing of new cooperation agreements between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines’ anti-money laundering and countering of terrorist financing compliance.
Cambodia’s FDI Outlook for 2017: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Understand current conditions for foreign investment in Cambodia for 2017 and learn how to position operations to avoid obstacles and maximize opportunity.
Thailand’s New Personal Income Tax Structure Comes Into Effect
Thailand’s updated personal income tax structure officially came into effect on January 1, 2017, with the aim to ease tax burdens and boost disposable income. The new structure revises the income tax bands subject to 30 percent and 35 percent tax, and increases deductibles, and doubles allowances.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Philippines Banking Regulation, Cambodia SME Tax Incentive, and Indonesia Fintech Sector
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss Philippines’ directive to banks on late payments, Cambodia’s move to make SMEs tax compliant and Indonesia’s decision to allow fintech companies to deal directly with customers.
Personal Income Tax in ASEAN: a Guide to 2017 Rates
Personal income tax, or PIT as it is commonly referred, is a tax levied on all wage earners within a given jurisdiction. In the following article, we outline PIT tax brackets in individual member states of ASEAN.
Malaysia’s FDI Outlook for 2017: Trends and Opportunities
Malaysia is one of the most stable countries in Asia in terms of economic and operational risk. Read why the prospects for FDI in 2017 remain bright and where opportunities for investment may be growing.
