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

Foreign investors entering Malaysia need to understand that their choice of legal structure determines how they can hold funds, process payments, and repatriate profits. Whether operating through an ...

The United States broadened its tariff policy in 2025, shifting from a China-specific approach to a wider protectionist framework that targets entire value chains in strategic sectors such as electric ...

Understand Singapore’s GST rules for overseas vendors, registration thresholds, compliance duties, and filing obligations.

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 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 ...

In October, the Philippine government approved the Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act with the aim of making the country an ...

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 ...

Thailand’s official calendar for 2025 includes several holidays and extended breaks, offering businesses opportunities and challenges. Understanding these dates is essential for maintaining ...

To register as an importer, businesses first need an Import Clearance Certificate from the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Importers then register with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and set up an account ...

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 ...

The Thai government aims to strike a balance between improving workers’ welfare and maintaining the country’s attractiveness to investors. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin highlighted the need to align ...