How to Register a Trust in Cambodia?
Cambodia’s Prakas 003 sets out the establishment, function, and registration requirements of trusts in the country.
China Launches New Freight Train Services to Vietnam
China has launched new freight train services to Vietnam from the cities of Chengdu and Chongqing, enabling exporters to establish new trade opportunities with Western China.
The Cambodia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement: Increasing Potential for Downstream Sectors
The Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement presents opportunities for value-added investments in Cambodia’s downstream processing industries.
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.
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.
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.