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ASEAN Market Watch: Indian SEZs in Myanmar, US Increasing Engagement in...
Myanmar: India to Setup an SEZ in Sittwe VK Singh, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, announced India’s plans to build a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Burmese city of Sittwe. The...
View ArticleIndirect Taxation Across ASEAN
VAT and GST rates within ASEAN vary widely between member states – from 12 percent in the Philippines to countries which do not currently levy these taxes at all, such as Laos and Myanmar. For those...
View ArticleMyanmar Opens Three Overland Crossings to e-Visas
Myanmar has extended e-visas for tourists and business professionals to three land crossings: Tachileik, Myawaddy, and Kawthaung. Learn what you will need to apply. The post Myanmar Opens Three...
View ArticleAnalyzing Myanmar’s New Foreign Investment Law
The Myanmar Investment Commission recently announced that the country’s new Investment Law will come into force for the financial year starting April 2017. In this article, we identify the key...
View ArticleASEAN Market Watch: Philippines FTA with EFTA States, Myanmar Retail Sector,...
In this week's ASEAN Market Watch we analyze Philippines' upcoming FTA with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states, discuss growth prospects of Myanmar's retail sector, and highlight...
View ArticleThreading the Needle: the Rise of Myanmar as a Garment Manufacturing Alternative
Myanmar's clothing exports have grown from US$337 million in 2010 to US$1.46 billion in 2015, and could reach US$12 billion by 2020. Learn about opportunities for foreign investment in Myanmar's...
View ArticleInvesting in Myanmar: Recent Developments and Future Outlook
Myanmar has sprung onto the radar of foreign investors in recent years as one of Asia’s last frontier markets. Favorable demographics, an advantageous location, and rich natural resources – along with...
View ArticleThe Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Myanmar
Hiring foreign employees in Myanmar can be a complicated process due to the country's lack of a comprehensive employment permit system for foreigners. Here, we look at different options for foreigners...
View ArticleASEAN Market Watch: e-Commerce in Thailand, Q4 Growth in Indonesia, and...
In this week's ASEAN Market Watch, we look at the potential for e-commerce growth in Thailand, Indonesia's slowing fourth quarter GDP growth, and a series of new bilateral agreements between Myanmar...
View ArticleASEAN Regulatory Brief: Building Fines in Myanmar, Air Cargo Subsidies in...
In this week's Regulatory Brief, we discuss the hefty fines for building violations in Myanmar, new air cargo subsidies in Indonesia, and tightened quality inspection measures for the food, beverage,...
View ArticleAn Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2017
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2017, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available in the Asia Briefing Bookstore. This guide introduces the...
View ArticleASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore Cybercrime Laws, Malaysia Property Rules...
In this week's Regulatory Brief, we discuss Singapore's proposed new cybercrime laws, Malaysia's proposed changes to rules related to buying of property by foreigners, and Myanmar's proposed laws to...
View ArticleThe Guide to Visas and Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Myanmar
Hiring foreign employees in Myanmar can be a complicated process due to the country's lack of a comprehensive employment permit system for foreigners. Here, we look at different options for foreigners...
View ArticleASEAN Regulatory Brief: Malaysia-EU Trade, Myanmar Insurance Sector, and...
In this week's ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight growth prospects for Malaysia's trade with the EU, discuss Myanmar's liberalization of its insurance sector, and analyze Indonesia's continued...
View ArticleAnalyzing Myanmar’s New Foreign Investment Law
The Myanmar Investment Commission recently announced that the country’s new Investment Law will come into force for the financial year starting April 2017. In this article, we identify the key...
View ArticleASEAN Market Watch: Singapore Innovation Fund, Philippines Credit Rating, and...
In this week's ASEAN Market Watch, we focus on Singapore's newly established Innovation Fund, discuss S&P Global's investment grade rating for the Philippines, and highlight increased tourist...
View ArticleASEAN Growth to Remain Resilient Despite Regional Vulnerabilities
The World Bank forecasts ASEAN growth to remain resilient despite risks from global and regional vulnerabilities. Read more for a country by country breakdown of the WB's forecasts for developing ASEAN...
View ArticleASEAN Regulatory Brief: Philippines Green Energy Initiatives, Myanmar...
In this week's ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we focus on the Philippines' clean energy initiatives, discuss Myanmar's crackdown on real estate speculation in its industrial zones, and highlight recent...
View ArticleImport and Export Procedures in Myanmar – Best Practices
As Myanmar continues to liberalize its regulatory landscape, new opportunities are emerging for cross-border trade. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of the...
View ArticleASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Growth Outlook, Thailand EEC Investment, and...
In this week's ASEAN Market Watch, we discuss Malaysia's positive growth outlook for 2017, analyze Japanese investors' interest in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor, and highlight Singapore's bid to...
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