Other Briefings
Australia’s Services Exports to Gain from Upgraded Free Trade Agreement with Singapore
Australia and Singapore, on 13 October, signed an agreement to upgrade the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). Learn how Australia’s financial, legal, education and professional services can tap into elements of the agreement.
Q&A: Using Singapore as a Regional Hub for Managing ASEAN Operations
As ASEAN continues to integrate, Singapore’s importance as the entry point for investment is likely to increase. In this article, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the city state’s use as a hub for the management of operations throughout ASEAN.
ASEAN Market Watch: Fintech in Singapore, Declining Philippine Exports, and Google’s Tax Troubles in Indonesia
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss fintech in Singapore, analyze declining Philippine exports, and highlight Google’s tax troubles in Indonesia
CorpPass Set to Replace SingPass for Businesses in Singapore
CorpPass is to replace SingPass for business interactions with government e-services. Understand the rollout, and learn how to apply for CorpPass as we analyze the G2B interface.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Tax Evasion in Singapore, Business Registration in the Philippines, and Indonesian Banking Rules
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight Singapore’s recent tax evasion agreement with Australia, discuss streamlined business registration in the Philippines and Indonesian banking rules
ASEAN Market Watch: Self-Driving Cars in Singapore, Thai Medical Tourism, and Unemployment in the Philippines
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we discuss self-driving cars in Singapore, highlight growing Thai medical tourism, and analyze unemployment reduction plans in the Philippines.
Singapore Removes Spot Pricing Requirements for Precious Metal GST Exemptions
Investors in Investment Precious Metals (IPMs) will no longer be required to base pricing on commodity spot prices to claim exemption from GST. Understand what has changed and how the new policy is likely to impact investment.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Investment Treaties in Singapore, Digital Tax in Malaysia, and Removal of a US Ban on Indonesian Flights
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we analyze Singaporean Investment agreements with several African states, highlight Malaysian digital taxes, and discuss removal of a US flight ban on Indonesian aircraft.
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.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Bankruptcy Laws in Singapore, Tax Data in Cambodia, and Money Laundering Legislation in the Philippines
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we discuss bankruptcy adjustments in Singapore, highlight increasing tax enforcement in Cambodia, and analyze the impact of money laundering legislation in the Philippines
