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ASEAN Briefing
An Economic & Social Background to the Philippines 2017
03/09/2017Philippines has, over the past few years, been playing a ‘catch up’ strategy, and is now among the leading economies within ASEAN. Despite its many problems, the economy and commercial sector remain on the rise and present significant opportunities f
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ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Philippines Banking Regulation, Cambodia SME Tax Incentive, and Indonesia Fintech Sector
03/01/2017In this week's Regulatory Brief, we discuss Philippines' directive to banks on late payments, Cambodia's move to make SMEs tax compliant and Indonesia's decision to allow fintech companies to deal directly with customers.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam News Brief: Bank Mergers, Consumer Lending Caps, and Economic Restructuring
03/01/2017In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss bank mergers, highlight consumer lending caps, and analyze the government's economic restructuring plans for the years ahead.
ASEAN Briefing
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Manufacturing, Philippines Economic Freedoms, and Singapore SME Digitization
02/22/2017In this week's ASEAN Market Watch, we look at Malaysia's manufacturing environment, examine the state of Philippines' economic freedoms and highlight SME digitization initiatives in Singapore.
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Philippines’ Finance Secretary Recommends 7 Percent Corporate Income Tax Cut
02/21/2017The Philippines’ Finance Secretary, Carlo Dominguez, has recommended a corporate income tax rate of 25 percent, reduced from the current 32 percent as part of the Government's Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP).
ASEAN Briefing
Thailand in 2017: a Changing Investment Landscape
02/17/2017After a challenging year, both economically and socially, 2017 has been touted by some as a pivotal year for the Thai economy and ‘the year of concrete national reform’. Here, we discuss what is on the horizon for Thailand's investment landscape in 20
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam News Brief: Environmental Tax, Sports Restrictions, and Korean Imports
02/15/2017In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss environmental taxation, highlight the lifting of a sports ban, and analyze recent revisions to Korean import restrictions
ASEAN Briefing
Getting a Grip on Malaysia's Rubber Glove Industry
02/13/2017About 133.6 billion pieces of rubber gloves – 63 percent of the world total – came from Malaysia in 2016, as the Southeast Asian nation has carved a niche in the industry. Exports were worth an estimated RM 14.3 billion, continuing the country’s str
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ASEAN Market Watch: e-Commerce in Thailand, Q4 Growth in Indonesia, and Myanmar-Thailand Bilateral Agreements
02/08/2017In this week's ASEAN Market Watch, we look at the potential for e-commerce growth in Thailand, Indonesia's slowing fourth quarter GDP growth, and a series of new bilateral agreements between Myanmar and Thailand.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2017 - New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
02/06/2017An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2017, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, is out now and available for complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
ASEAN Briefing
Investing in the Philippines: What to Expect in 2017
02/03/2017FDI into the Philippines reached US$6.2 billion through the first 10 months of 2016 – a 22.2 percent increase over the US$5.1 billion accumulated over the same period in 2015. The Philippines’ strong economic performance is projected to continue in 20
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ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Money Lending in the Philippines, Palm Oil Tax in Malaysia, and Visa Policy Review in Indonesia
02/01/2017In this week's Regulatory Brief, we look at the Philippines' tightened money lending rules, examine Malaysia's new palm oil tax, and consider the Indonesian government's review of its visa free policy.