Thailand’s 2025 protests spark political and economic uncertainty, raising key risks and opportunities for foreign investors.

Indonesia’s easing of import restrictions across these 10 strategic commodities is a clear step toward building a more open and investor-friendly trade environment. Businesses that act before the ...

Compensation packages must comply with regional minimum wage standards and must be offered in Indonesian rupiah. Employers are required to withhold income tax (PPh 21) from foreign workers’ salaries ...

The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ”, is ...

A detailed overview of Thailand’s tax system covering corporate income tax, BOI incentives, VAT rules, tax treaties, and ...

The Philippines offers foreign businesses a dynamic market with strategic advantages, but understanding corporate income tax obligations is crucial to maintaining compliance and avoiding financial ...

Malaysia has removed the “white-list” system that previously allowed data transfers to countries deemed to have adequate data protection. Now, data transfers to any country are allowed, provided ...

As Southeast Asia continues to play a crucial role in global trade, these developments in port infrastructure underscore the region’s strategic importance and ongoing efforts to capitalize on its ...

Malaysia will implement a significant expansion of its Sales and Services Tax (SST)framework starting July 1, 2025. Announced as part of the government’s fiscal consolidation strategy under Budget ...

Cambodia’s garment factories are generally based on the principle of cut-make-trim (CMT) model. Under this method of production, the raw material, machinery and the design of the garments are imported ...