Foreign-invested companies in Vietnam may face corporate income tax exposure where invoice compliance, payroll reporting, ...

Foreigners are generally prohibited from directly owning land in Thailand, except under very limited circumstances, such as inheritance. Even in such cases, strict conditions apply, and land ownership ...

In an era marked by increasing globalization, geopolitical tensions, and shifting economic landscapes, businesses worldwide are constantly evaluating their strategies to ensure resilience and ...

Indonesian taxpayers that invest in specific sub-sectors in the marine and fisheries industries are eligible for income tax incentives. The criteria are governed under Minister of Marine Affairs and ...

Indonesia closed 2024 with investment realization of 1,714.2 trillion rupiah (US$95.2 billion), up 20.8 percent year on year, with 900.2 trillion rupiah (US$50.0 billion) from foreign direct ...

Brunei is heavily dependent on its hydrocarbon resource wealth, which provides more than half of the nation’s income. The government has highlighted its concerns about the nation’s oil dependence, ...

Malaysia is seeking to attract more investments to help its semiconductor industry move up the value chain in the chips industry, particularly for chips used in electric vehicles. The country controls ...

Vietnam’s tourism sector is emerging as a critical pillar of the country’s economic momentum in 2025. In just the first four months of the year, the country welcomed over 7.67 million international ...

Singapore’s Budget 2025, unveiled by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, outlines a comprehensive plan to bolster the nation’s economy amidst global uncertainties. The government has allocated a record ...

On April 2, 2025, the United States introduced sweeping new tariffs on several key trading partners, including a 32 percent tariff on goods imported from Indonesia. This development is part of a ...

We discuss the Singapore ban on Employer of Record (EOR) sponsorship for foreign workers and explore options for non-Singaporean businesses. Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has now banned ...

The rise of the digital economy in Southeast Asia has brought data protection to the forefront of legal and business discussions. The ASEAN-6—comprising Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore ...