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ASEAN Briefing
IP Protection in the Philippines Automotive Industry
07/14/2017In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies foreign companies should adopt to enforce their intellectual property rights in the Philippines automotive industry.
ASEAN Briefing
Import and Export Procedures in the Philippines – Best Practices
06/23/2017As the Philippines continues to comply with ASEAN-wide economic integration, opportunities for both importers and exporters will continue to grow. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of the Philippines.
ASEAN Briefing
Import and Export Procedures in the Philippines – Best Practices
06/23/2017As the Philippines continues to comply with ASEAN-wide economic integration, opportunities for both importers and exporters will continue to grow. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of the Philippines.
ASEAN Briefing
Trade Fairs in Thailand - Steps to Protect Your Intellectual Property
05/12/2017In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies SMEs participating in trade fairs in Thailand should adopt to mitigate the risks of infringements of their intellectual property.
China Briefing
China, ASEAN, and OBOR Trade Picks Up: How to Take Advantage
05/05/2017China's trade with the One Belt, One Road region and ASEAN has picked up, while EU and US trade has dropped. Chris Devonshire-Ellis explores China's trade agreements, routes, and opportunities in this op-ed.
India Briefing
India Regulatory Brief: Cross-Border Mergers Approved for Indian Businesses, Aadhaar Now Mandatory for Expats
04/24/2017In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at the shift in policy on mergers and acquisitions in India, the compulsory requirement of Aadhaar for expats living in India beyond 182 days, the move to de-register dormant companies, and the proposed cyber-security unit of the RBI.
ASEAN Briefing
Business Process Outsourcing in The Philippines
04/17/2017The Philippines BPO Sector contributes nine percent of the country's GDP. Learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing the Philippines BPO industry as it continues to register positive growth in 2017.
ASEAN Briefing
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Myanmar
03/24/2017Hiring foreign employees in Myanmar can be a complicated process due to the country's lack of a comprehensive employment permit system for foreigners. Here, we look at different options for foreigners to acquire legal working status in Myanmar.
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
ASEAN Briefing
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.