ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA): Key Insights for Foreign Businesses
ASEAN's DEFA aims to streamline digital trade, data transfers, payments; progress depends on implementation; enhances regional electronic commerce.
ASEAN Briefing
ASEAN Briefing features business news, regulatory updates and extensive data on ASEAN free trade, double tax agreements and foreign direct investment laws in the region. Covering all ASEAN members (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam)
Why Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) matters for the ASEAN market
Consumers in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are increasingly using AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity for product...
What sector-specific licenses are required for foreign investors in Indonesia?
Foreign investors need sector-specific approvals, licenses, and certifications based on activities, sector regulations, and product or facility requirements.
PT PMA or sector-specific entity: which structure is the best choice for foreign investors in Indonesia?
Foreign investors must understand if their activities need a PT PMA or sector-specific approval with licenses, ownership, and regulatory requirements.
Singapore Pillar Two Registration: Steps Multinational Groups Should Take
Singapore’s MNE groups must register with IRAS from 2025, with specific entity and timeline requirements.
What Would an ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement Mean for Foreign Investors?
summarize this content to 20 words The proposed ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) could reduce trade barriers between Canada and...
Indonesia Representative Offices: What They Can and Cannot Do
Foreign companies can establish representative offices in Indonesia: KPPA, KP3A, and KP BUJKA, each with specific rules and limitations.
Thailand is rolling out a new EV tax structure linked to local manufacturing
Thailand's National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee approved a new EV tax structure linking taxes to automakers' local value creation.
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