Other Briefings
Analyzing Myanmar’s New Foreign Investment Law
The Myanmar Investment Commission recently announced that the country’s new Investment Law will come into force for the financial year starting April 2017. In this article, we identify the key components of the law and their implications for foreign investment in Myanmar.
The Guide to Manufacturing in Indonesia – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
In this issue of ASEAN Briefing, we discuss the growing importance of Indonesia as a Southeast Asian manufacturing hub, and provide guidance on how to select and establish operations in the country. Read more to familiarize yourself with the steps required to establish manufacturing operations in Indonesia.
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Tourism, Thailand’s Railway Network, and Laos’ Economic Growth Forecast
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss increasing Chinese tourism in Malaysia, highlight plans for expansion of Thailand’s railway net work, and analyze economic growth forecasts for Laos.
IP Protection in Malaysia’s Food & Beverage Industry
Due largely to rapid economic growth, counterfeiting of Malaysian food products has increased dramatically in recent years. Intellectual property concerns such as trademarks, geographical indications, and trade secrets are important areas of Malaysian policy for foreign investors to fully understand.
ASEAN Market Watch: Philippine Tourism, Indonesian Tax Amnesty, and Tax Rules in Thailand
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we highlight Increasing Chinese tourism in the Philippines, analyze the success of Indonesian tax amnesty, and discuss new Thai tax rules for internet companies.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Money Laundering Regulations in Thailand, Philippine Monetary Allowances, and Private Jets in Indonesia
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we discuss Thai money laundering legislation, analyze increased Philippine monetary allowances, and highlight and private jet flights in Indonesia
Malaysia Airport Tax Hikes Scheduled for 2017
Malaysia is set to implement a series of tax increases for both domestic and international bound flights starting in 2017. With rates confirmed, criticism and outcry from the nation’s aviation industry has been growing as many worry about the ramifications for regional aviation.
Philippine Tax Amnesty Proposed in a Bid to Increase Revenue Collection
A Philippine tax amnesty has been proposed in an effort to increase state collections and mitigate reduced revenues projected in the wake of planned corporate tax reductions. Understand the terms of the amnesty and how you may qualify for relief.
The State of ASEAN M&As in 2016
In its most recent investment report for 2016, ASEAN has focused heavily on the intertwined issues of mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Learn which parties are at the forefront of these acquisitions and where opportunities lie in the near to medium term.
Myanmar Opens Three Overland Crossings to e-Visas
Myanmar has extended e-visas for tourists and business professionals to three land crossings: Tachileik, Myawaddy, and Kawthaung. Learn what you will need to apply.
