Explore how foreign investors can close, convert, or restructure Malaysian entities through compliant and tax-efficient options.

U.S. tariff reforms in 2025 create a three-tier system reshaping where capital, supply chains, and compliance converge across Asia.

Amid evolving dynamics in Asia’s supply chain and labor markets, extensive discussions have unfolded regarding the notable shift of manufacturing operations to Southeast Asian countries. While much of ...

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.

Malaysia is making bold strides in the global semiconductor industry, with the recent US$250 million investment by British chip giant ARM serving as a potential catalyst for growth. This move signals ...

The Australian government has committed an AU$505 million (US$336 million) over five years to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia as part of the government’s 2024-2025 budget. The investment facility ...

Singapore’s permanent residency (PR) status grants long-term stay and work benefits, but maintaining it requires timely renewal of your re-entry permit (REP). Without a valid REP, leaving Singapore ...

Thailand has increased the daily minimum wage rates across all its provinces by an average of five percent. The last time the daily minimum wage increased was in 2020. As such, the new daily minimum ...

Thailand is reshaping its automotive industry for the battery era. The EV 3.5 package reduces purchase taxes, offers consumer rebates, and ties short-term import relief to firm local production ...

Indonesia’s GR 35/2021 stipulates significant changes to fixed-term employment contracts, outsourcing, hours of work, and the termination of employment procedure. The regulation also obligates ...

China became Thailand’s largest foreign investor in 2023, signaling the deepening economic ties between the two nations. This shift reflects not only China’s economic significance to Thailand but also ...