Foreign investors establishing a foreign-owned limited liability company (PT PMA) in Indonesia generally seek to complete tax registration shortly after incorporation and licensing formalities are ...

Foreign investors entering Thailand usually choose between two routes. One is operating under the Foreign Business Act. The other is applying for incentives through the Thailand Board of Investment.

Employers in Malaysia are legally required to manage statutory payroll components that ensure employee financial security and tax compliance. These obligations apply across industries and must be ...

Vietnam set a record in 2024 with agriculture, forestry, and fisheries exports reaching US$62.4–62.5 billion, underscoring both the scale of production and the strong pull from high-value markets in ...

Foreign investors in Thailand face one early decision that shapes everything else. They must determine whether their majority-foreign company can operate its intended activity without approval or must ...

Thailand is reshaping its automotive industry for the battery era. The EV 3.5 package reduces purchase taxes, offers consumer rebates, and ties short-term import relief to firm local production ...

Amid intensifying global trade pressures, Singapore is taking decisive steps to shield its economy from external shocks. One of the most significant developments is the upcoming launch of the Business ...

Thailand’s Foreign Business Act (FBA), enacted in 1999, is one of the most important pieces of legislation governing foreign investment in the country. It determines which sectors are open to foreign ...

Starting July 1, 2025, Malaysia will implement a significantly expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) regime. The sales tax will now apply to a broader range of goods, using a tiered system: a 5 percent ...

Malaysia’s rise as a premier tourism destination in Southeast Asia reflects decades of targeted investment in infrastructure, cultural branding, and international outreach. In 2024, the country ...

Indonesia’s ambitious relocation of its capital to Nusantara in East Kalimantan has transitioned from vision to visible progress. As of May 2025, the project has attracted over US$4 billion in private ...

The imposition of U.S. tariffs in 2025 has sparked renewed concern among Southeast Asian economies, and the Philippines is no exception. Facing a 17 percent tariff under Washington’s new reciprocal ...