Foreign investors can avoid costly labor penalties in Indonesia through strong HR governance and BPJS compliance systems.

Gain clarity on Malaysia’s banking and currency policies that shape profit repatriation, cash flow strategy, and investment ...

For multinational groups, obtaining Singapore tax residency is a strategic decision that can reshape regional tax efficiency. Residency status determines whether a company can rely on Singapore’s ...

Vietnam enters 2025 with strong investment momentum. Registered foreign direct investment reached about US$24.09 billion in the first seven months of 2025, up roughly 27 percent year over year, and ...

Foreign companies supplying goods or services to Singapore customers are subject to specific obligations under the country’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The extension of GST to overseas ...

The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) defines BPO as the “delegation of service-type business processed to a third-party service provider.” The industry is generally divided into the ...

Indonesia’s government has made the development of the country’s special economic zones (SEZ) a priority policy with the aim of attracting over US$50 billion in foreign investment over the next decade ...

Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance issued new tax incentives to spur electric vehicle production and sales in the country. The incentives include a removal of the luxury tax on EVs for 2024, the waiver ...

The United States became an ASEAN dialogue partner in 1977, 10 years after the founding of the Southeast Asian economic union. The US views ASEAN as strategically important to US interests in the Asia ...

Thailand has long been regarded as the automotive hub of Southeast Asia, playing a crucial role in the region’s manufacturing and export activities. The industry is valued at US$12.67 billion, with ...

The Philippines is preparing to launch its official Digital Nomad Visa in June 2025, offering foreign remote workers the opportunity to reside in the country while working for employers or clients ...