The choice between a Board of Investment BOI promoted company and a non-BOI structure fixes three variables at entry. The effective tax rate over the initial investment cycle compresses to 0 percent ...

A Philippine corporation may operate only within the purposes stated in its Articles of Incorporation as registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Revised Corporation Code.

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’s expanding network of industrial parks has opened new opportunities for foreign investors with offerings of investment-ready facilities, seamless customs procedures, and one of the region’s ...

On July 22, 2025, the Philippines and the United States concluded a bilateral trade agreement that immediately drew international attention and domestic scrutiny. Announced after a high-profile ...

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store. Singapore remains one ...

As global supply chains continue to restructure due to the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and rising production costs in China, Thailand has emerged as a strategic node ...

The Philippines is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets, driven by surging demand for cloud-based storage and processing capabilities. With internet usage ...

Vietnam continues to rank among the world’s top exporters of rice, coffee, and seafood. In 2024, the agriculture, forestry, and fishery sector grew by 3.27 percent, contributing 5.37 percent to the ...

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 ...

The diplomatic landscape in Southeast Asia is undergoing a significant shift as Malaysia deepens its strategic alignment with China in response to rising global trade tensions. During a landmark state ...

Thailand has positioned itself as a vital global manufacturing center for air conditioners. The country produced an estimated 19 million units in 2024, making it the third-largest exporter of air ...