Understand what sectors are open, restricted, or closed to foreign ownership in the Philippines under current laws and ...

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

On June 9, 2025, Singapore Customs issued a media release clarifying the rules surrounding non-preferential country of origin declarations, emphasizing that such declarations must reflect the actual ...

On May 19, 2020, Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued Regulation 50 of 2020 (Reg 50/2020), which sets out the legal guidelines for domestic and international businesses engaging in trade through ...

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 ...

Myanmar’s economy is expected to register a 6.9 percent growth in 2019, following a previous slow down due to political reasons. The country borders the two most populated countries in the world – ...

A representative office in the Philippines serves as a non-commercial entity that allows foreign companies to establish a presence in the country without engaging in direct sales or revenue-generating ...

Singapore has elected to widen its regulations aimed at curbing the nation’s sugar intake. From the end of 2023, the city-state’s food and beverage outlets will be required to indicate which of their ...

Singapore is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, reporting a GDP per capita of US$82,794 in 2022, the highest in Asia. The city-state has maintained a steady economic growth over the past ...

In the first quarter of 2025, Indonesia attracted foreign direct investment totaling approximately US$13.67 billion, marking a 12.7 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year.

Indonesia’s ambitious targets in the electric battery industry offer a prime opportunity for strategic investments and partnerships. Foreign stakeholders are advised to adopt a comprehensive approach ...