The Philippines’ Relationship With ASEAN - ASEAN Briefing
Mar 22, 2017 · About Us. Bob Shead is Asia Briefings Philippines Correspondent and is based in Manila. He has 25 years experience as a diplomat in Asia. Asia Briefing is produced by Dezan Shira & Associates, a specialist foreign direct investment practice, providing corporate establishment, business advisory, tax advisory and compliance, accounting, payroll, due …
Philippines Passes CREATE MORE Act - ASEAN Briefing
May 24, 2024 · On March 18, 2024, the Philippines House of Representatives passed a Bill amending the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act following the third reading. The amendment (), which has been called the CREATE MORE bill, makes key amendments and enhancements to the tax regime introduced in the CREATE Act to clear up …
Business, Legal, Tax, Investment, Accounting News | ASEAN Briefing
ASEAN Briefing has developed into a premium source for insight on doing business in ASEAN. It publishes business news concerning foreign direct investment into ASEAN, including the most important tax, legal and accounting issues. The ASEAN Briefing Magazine was first published in 2009, and is contributed to by investment professionals based in ...
Exploring Indonesia’s New Mining Regulations - ASEAN Briefing
Indonesia’s government has introduced regulatory changes under Government Regulation 25 of 2024 (GR 25/2024) that will significantly impact the mining sector. These reforms are designed to streamline bureaucracy, enhance mining practices, and bolster the national downstream program within the industry. The Indonesian mining sector plays a ...
How American Fast-Food Chains Have Succeeded in Indonesia
Sep 21, 2022 · McDonald’s and KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) – arguably the two best-known fast-food chains globally – have become an increasingly present feature in the world’s largest archipelagic state. As of September 2020, KFC had738 outlets across Indonesia, with 443 located in Java, 136 in Sumatra, and smaller numbers elsewhere in the country.
The US-ASEAN Trade and Investment Facilitation Agreement …
Sep 27, 2021 · The US-ASEAN Trade and Investment Facilitation Agreement (TIFA) is a framework that defines economic engagement between the two parties. While short on specifics, the TIFA — which was signed in 2006 — sets forth broad goals and principles for the US and ASEAN to cooperatively work toward strengthening trade and investment.
Southeast Asia Manufacturing Tracker - ASEAN Briefing
Sep 16, 2024 · In our manufacturing tracker for Southeast Asia in 2024, we note the PMI values, workforce data, GDP contributions, and policy responses, highlighting the region’s growth opportunities and challenges. The second edition of The Asia Manufacturing Index by Dezan Shira & Associates is now out. The 2025 index provides essential insights into Asia ...
China’s Investments in Indonesia: 2024 Outlook - ASEAN Briefing
Jun 5, 2024 · 2024 outlook. China remains a pivotal source of capital for Indonesia, playing a crucial role in the country’s foreign direct investment landscape. As of 2024, the Indonesian government actively promotes 81 projectsacross diverse business sectors to attract Chinese investors. These projects, included in the Regional Investment Potentials list ...
Comparing Tax Rates Across ASEAN - ASEAN Business News
Jul 26, 2018 · The lowering of CIT rates is often used as a tool by a government to improve the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors. Further, governments make extensive use of tax (as well as non-tax) incentives to attract FDI in forms such as tax holidays, accelerated depreciation or investment credits, which further lowers effective rate of tax for certain industries.
Why Singapore is a Hub for Tech Startups - ASEAN Briefing
Aug 11, 2024 · Singapore has emerged as a global hub for tech startups, drawing entrepreneurs and investors from around the world. Its dynamic ecosystem, government support, strategic location, world-class infrastructure, favorable tax policies, and skilled workforce make it an ideal place for innovation and growth. Government incentives supporting Tech Startups.