ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Myanmar’s Internet, SIM Card Regulation, and Thailand’s Business Collateral Act
In this edition of ASEAN Regulatory Brief, ASEAN Briefing takes a closer look at regulations over Myanmar’s internet and mobile SIM cards, as well as Thailand’s new Business Collateral Act.
The Upcoming AEC Compliance Deadline
The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) compliance deadline is due at the end of December this year. The implications are many, and not all ASEAN states are equally ready for this looming deadline.
Indonesia’s New SEZ Tax Incentives Explained
On November 5th, Indonesia unveiled its sixth economic stimulus package since September, the most recent incentive aimed at revitalizing its under-performing economy, introducing new SEZ tax incentives and holidays.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Cambodian Company Registration, New Philippine Levies, and Indonesian Tax Holidays
This edition of ASEAN Regulatory Brief features new company registration methods in Cambodia, a new levy in the Philippines, and an Indonesian tax holiday.
Foreign Investment Restrictions across ASEAN: An Overview of the Region’s “Negative Lists” – Part Three
In this final installment of FDI restrictions in ASEAN, ASEAN Briefing takes a closer look at the region’s investment “negative lists” and restrictions affecting the operations of foreign businesses.
Laotian Women in the Workforce
In part three of this three part series, ASEAN Briefing continues to take a closer look at women in the workplace regionally. This article takes a closer look at Laotian women, in partnership with Indochina Research Ltd.
The Philippines Works Towards National e-Payment System
With one of Asia’s largest populations of social media users, moves by the Philippines to create a national e-payments system bodes well for investment opportunities in the country’s e-commerce sector.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Internet Freedom, Solar Power in the Philippines, and Language Test in Indonesia
This edition of ASEAN Regulatory Brief features a decline in internet freedom in ASEAN, regulatory issues on solar energy in the Philippines, and a mooted local language test for expatriates in Indonesia.
Incentives for Renewable Energy Investment in ASEAN
In this article ASEAN Briefing will look at the tax and other incentives provided to companies seeking to invest in renewable energy in Singapore, as well as examine those of other countries within ASEAN.
Foreign Investment Restrictions across ASEAN: An Overview of the Region’s “Negative Lists” – Part Two
In this second installment of FDI restrictions in ASEAN, ASEAN Briefing takes a closer look at the region’s investment “negative lists” and restrictions affecting the operations of foreign businesses.