A Guide to Intellectual Property in Vietnam
Foreign investors must have a clear understanding of how Intellectual Property (IP) laws operate in Vietnam and what possible recourses are available.
The Philippines to Suspend Social Security and Healthcare Premium Hikes for 2021
The country passed House Bill’s No. 8461 and 8512 which authorizes the suspension of premium contribution hikes for social security programs.
Canada, Indonesia Trade Talks Begin for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Canada has announced that it launched public consultations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia.
Taxpayer Classification in Cambodia: New Criteria from January 2021
The Cambodian tax authorities have issued a new taxpayer classification regime that will impact several business sectors.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam: An Introduction to Key Guidelines and Processes
The Vietnamese government has streamlined the merger and acquisition (M&A) process to encourage new investments.
An Asian Leopard Awakes: The Rise of Sri Lanka; Singapore’s New Business Companion
Sri Lanka is being developed to act as an accessory in part to Singapore, the regional Southeast Asia financial and services capital.
Relocating Or Exiting Your Business From Myanmar
Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis Myanmar business border relocation options with Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Bangladesh, China and India Wage, trade and incentive comparisons Winding Up a Myanmar Foreign Invested Company
Singapore Announces Strategy for E-commerce Industry: Potential for Global and Regional Hub
Singapore’s Minister of Trade introduced the latest plans to transform his country into a regional and global e-commerce hub.
Laos Planned Railways: Opening a National Rail Network in 2021
At present, Laos doesn’t have any railways. However, that is about to change in 2021, through progress on the China-Laos Economic Corridor.
How Malaysia’s PERMAI Stimulus Package Benefits Businesses
In early January 2021, Malaysia launched the PERMAI stimulus package to support businesses.