Other Briefings
Moving Away from Oil: How Can Brunei Diversify its Economy?
Brunei sees diversification as integral to its economic development and has outlined plans to reduce oil dependency and develop other industries.
Labuan Companies Amendment Bill 2022: Key Updates
New provisions in the Labuan Companies Amendment Bill 2022 affect corporate governance and increases the authority of the financial services regulator.
Why Does the US-ASEAN Special Summit Lack Substantial Value?
Despite hitting the right notes, the US-ASEAN summit lacked the concrete trade and investment commitments that ASEAN members were seeking.
Beware the Post-Covid, Partial-Opening Up Of ASEAN
The partial opening of ASEAN economies can mean partially closing them too. It pays to alert and have contingency plans in place.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2022 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2022, is out now and available for free download.
What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines
Immediate challenges facing Marcos Jr include the Philippines’ high budget deficit, income inequality, and balancing relations between the US and China.
Cambodia’s Border Reopening: Opportunities for Tourism Sector
Cambodia’s border reopening is a boost to its tourism industry, which is an important contributor to the economy, behind the textile and garment manufacturing sector.
Thailand Issues First Personal Data Protection Act
Thailand’s first-ever law on personal data protection will come into force on June 1, 2022, after being postponed since 2019.
Cambodia’s First Law on Competition: What Investors Need to Know
In October 2021, Cambodia’s Law on Competition came into effect, marking the country’s first-ever anti-trust law following 15 years of deliberations and delays.
Malaysia’s Border Reopening: Boost for Tourism Sector, Hiring in Palm Oil Industry
We discuss how Malaysia’s border reopening will benefit the tourism and palm oil production industries and list the updated entry requirements.
