Other Briefings
Trade Mark Law in Thailand: Guidelines for Registration and Enforcement
Heavily trade-dependent, Thailand exports over EUR 93.5 billion worth of goods and services annually. For those considering the Kingdom as a source of production, trade mark protections afforded can be a significant asset in the safegaurding of designs and maintenance of profits.
ASEAN Market Watch: Indonesian Manufacturing, Thai E-Commerce, and the Future of ASEAN’s Digital Economy
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we highlight Indonesian manufacturing, take a look at the future of ASEAN’s digital economy, and discuss recent collaboration between Thai Post and E-commerce Firm Shoppe.
Understanding Tax Treatment of Representative Offices in Indonesia
In this joint analysis conducted by Dezan Shira & Associates and Winnindo Business Consult Indonesia, the issue of Representative Office Tax Treatment is explored. Read more to find out why companies such as twitter and Facebook have faced tax troubles and others may be exposed.
Labor Mobility in ASEAN: Current Commitments and Future Limitations
With the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) at the end of 2015, ASEAN achieved a significant milestone in the region’s growing political, economic, and cultural integration. Although ASEAN has clearly stated its goal to promote skilled labor mobility, current policies trail behind the EU and other regional initiatives.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Thai Insurance, Malaysian Finance Law, and Impending Tech Regulation in Indonesia
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight the regulation of e-insurance in Thailand, discuss emerging P2P finance standards in Malaysia, and analyze the likely impact of impending financial tech legislation in Indonesia.
IMF Estimates Philippine Growth to Top 6% in 2016
Spurred on by domestic demand, the Philippine economy is performing best out of the ASEAN-5, according to the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook (REO). Find out how the BPO industry is a part of this trend and will continue to fuel growth into the years to come.
The State of ASEAN Aviation in 2016
As ASEAN pursues greater regional integration and the development of a single economic bloc, advancements in the region’s aviation industry are essential to boost economic connectivity and tourism.
Case Study: Routing Chilean Investments Through Singapore
Withholdings tax can be among the most inhibitive forms of compliance associated with the remittance process. Find out how your operation can benefit from double taxation treaties through a close look at routing Chilean Investments through Singapore.
ASEAN Market Watch: Thai Startups, Indonesian FDI, and BMW’s Malaysian Expansion
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss Thai support for local startups, analyze Q1 FDI figures from Indonesia, and highlight BMW’s establishment of a regional production hub in Malaysia.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Share Capital, Indonesian Corporate Income Tax Reductions, and Cyber Security in Singapore
In this Week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight share capital changes and analyze the impact of corporate income tax reductions in Indonesia. In addition, we discuss upcoming cybersecurity laws in Singapore.
