Explore Singapore’s Islamic finance growth, sukuk listings, fintech, and its role as a regional hub for Shariah-compliant ...

Understand what sectors are open, restricted, or closed to foreign ownership in the Philippines under current laws and ...

Thailand’s 2025 protests spark political and economic uncertainty, raising key risks and opportunities for foreign investors.

Thailand’s automotive industry is undergoing a strategic realignment in response to declining vehicle production and ...

On June 9, 2025, Singapore Customs issued a media release clarifying the rules surrounding non-preferential country of origin declarations, emphasizing that such declarations must reflect the actual ...

On May 19, 2020, Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued Regulation 50 of 2020 (Reg 50/2020), which sets out the legal guidelines for domestic and international businesses engaging in trade through ...

A detailed overview of Thailand’s tax system covering corporate income tax, BOI incentives, VAT rules, tax treaties, and ...

Indonesia observes various public holidays throughout the year, classified into four categories: religious, national, international, and commemorative. National holidays, known as “red dates” ...

Company set up process A foreign-invested limited liability company, or PT PMA, generally requires 2-4 months to set up and be operational. Reserve a company name with the Ministry of Law and Human ...

Under the scheme, employees can receive support for gross monthly wage increases up to S$2,500 (US$1,844) from 2022 to 2026, as well as support for gross monthly wage increases above S$2,500 (US$1,844 ...

Singapore has elected to widen its regulations aimed at curbing the nation’s sugar intake. From the end of 2023, the city-state’s food and beverage outlets will be required to indicate which of their ...

Singapore and Malaysia are partnering to create a special economic zone (SEZ) in Malaysia’s Johor state (JS-SEZ), adjacent to the Singaporean border. The joint effort is designed to foster stronger ...