Other Briefings
Myanmar Expands List of Mandatory JVs, Cuts Import Tax Benefits, Seeks Investors for SEZ
In a number of new pieces of legislation and other actions, the Myanmar government has expanded the list of business activities that require the formation of a joint venture (JV), cut import tax benefits for a variety of businesses, and has announced that it is seeking investors for a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Vietnam Ranks as 2nd Most Attractive Nation in ASEAN for US Business
According to survey results recently released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, Vietnam is the second most popular destination for U.S. business expansion among the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Indonesia took the top position.
RCEP Ministers Remain Optimistic Despite Negotiation Hurdles
On Wednesday, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its FTA partners – Japan, New Zealand, China, India, South Korea and Australia – held their second round of ministerial talks for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Ministers expressed optimism for meeting the RCEP completion target of December 2015.
September 2014 ASEAN Regional Meetings
There are a number of important ASEAN regional meetings taking place in September, including the General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-parliamentary Assembly and the Forum on Good Governance.
APEC Continuing Environmental Goods Tariff Reductions Push
Members of APEC moved closer towards realizing their commitment towards free trade in environmental goods, after recent meetings this month.
Thailand Considers Inheritance and Property Tax Reforms
The head of Thailand’s National Council for Peace and Order has approved plans to reform Thailand’s tax system, namely by incorporating inheritance and property taxes.
Thailand’s Intellectual Property Regime
Recently, Thailand has taken significant steps to boost their intellectual property (IP) regime toward international standards of protection and enforcement. This article provides an outline of the main types of IP that can be registered in Thailand, with a number of tips for foreign businesses.
ASEAN’s Emerging Manufacturing Destinations: Indonesia
ASEAN manufacturers can be divided into those that have invested in mid- and high-tech manufacturing and those which are concentrated in low- or no-tech assembly. In this article, we look at one of ASEAN’s key emerging manufacturing markets – Indonesia.
Singapore Launches New International Tax Research Center
Singapore announced on Tuesday the launch of a new international tax research center, in a bid to become one of the world’s leading accountancy hubs.
Singapore Expands SME Financing Options to Support Small Businesses
More channels for small and medium enterprise financing are opening up in Singapore, as banks introduce new grant programs and the government steps up effort to support small businesses.
