Tools and tips for business in ASEAN, South-East Asia and beyond

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The 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines [photos]

Jan 10, 2017

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in Business tools & tips, Philippines, Tops & Best of, Travel

With its tropical environment and unique blend of indigenous and Western culture the Philippines regroups several sites classified in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Breath-taking rice terraces, colonial remains and a host of natural and marine parks make up the six sites recognized for their value to mankind in the Philippines.
The 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Laos [photos]

Jan 9, 2017

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in Business tools & tips, Laos, Tops & Best of, Travel

Blended in the country’s tranquil tropical charm and original architectural styles, the Laotian culture is represented in the World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO through two sites of historic value, the remains around the Hindu temple of Vat Phou as well as the entire town of Luang Prabang, the old capital of Laos.
Market analysis of Malaysia [infographics]

Dec 13, 2016

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in Business tools & tips, Malaysia, Market information & data

Malaysia is an attractive country for many investors thanks to its modern society, habits and tastes, fairly high income and consumption. With accurate numbers on its demography, geography, revenues and household expenditures, this overview of the Malaysian market will provide useful marketing insights.
Singapore Salary Guide 2016 [report]

Oct 12, 2016

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in Business tools & tips, Market information & data, Singapore, Work

Singapore is one of the most modern and developed countries in Asia, with a vibrant economy of high value-added services and industries. For companies looking for new personnel or professionals on the move, knowing the local salaries compensating for certain skills and experience is a must to make the right HR decisions.
Guide to taxes in Myanmar [brackets-incentives]

Sep 6, 2016

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in Business, Business tools & tips, Myanmar

With a strong appetite for development, Myanmar has adopted a very accommodating fiscal regime. A low corporate income tax, a progressive but low personal income tax, no VAT but a light “commercial tax” and strong incentives, aim at attracting and helping companies to spur the development of Myanmar’s newly opened economy.
Top universities of Southeast Asia [list]

Aug 19, 2016

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in Business tools & tips, ��Ƭs, Southeast Asia

Education is a major concern in most countries and a key issue in Southeast Asia where many countries have a very young population. With the integration of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, education will also be a major factor to bring ASEAN countries closer together in the coming years and decades.
Philippines Salary Guide 2016 [report]

Aug 2, 2016

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in Business tools & tips, Market information & data, Philippines, Work

Human resources professionals looking for candidates to hire or executives looking for their next career opportunities both need to know about the job market. This guide will greatly help all those who need to evaluate the salaries compensating for experience and qualifications of particular job position in the Philippines.
Guide to taxes in Laos [brackets-incentives]

Jul 12, 2016

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in Business, Business tools & tips, Laos

Taxes in Laos are among the lowest in the region: a low corporate income tax, a low progressive income tax and a low VAT make the country attractive for business. The Lao taxation system is quite simple and straightforward to encourage investment in the country and help develop its burgeoning economy.
Top 30 companies from Singapore’s STI

Jun 22, 2016

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in Business tools & tips, ��Ƭs, Singapore

Singapore’s Straits Times index – the main stock index of Singapore – is composed of the 30 largest public listed companies which greatly influence the economy of Red Dot, Southeast Asia, and the world. The following list presents these economic heavyweights and their activities, together with useful links.
Guide to taxes in the Philippines [brackets-incentives]

Jun 14, 2016

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in Business, Business tools & tips, Philippines

Though slightly above regional peers, taxes in the Philippines are rather low globally: low corporate income tax, low progressive income tax and and low VAT. Though the taxation system is rather simple, particular rates, formalities and methods of calculations have to be implemented to properly compute and declare taxes.
Thailand automotive industry overview [market analysis]

May 10, 2016

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in Business tools & tips, Market information & data, Thailand

The automotive sector is a major driver of the Thai economy with strong infrastructures and a vast network of small and large, local and foreign companies all along the car-production supply chain. A large hub in ASEAN and Asia, the Thai automotive industry is gearing towards a green automotive production base.
Guide to taxes in Vietnam [brackets-incentives]

May 6, 2016

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in Business, Business tools & tips, Vietnam

Taxes in Vietnam are rather on the low side globally: a low corporate income tax, a progressive income tax and a low VAT make the country generally interesting for business. Some other taxes, special rates and methods of calculations also need to be taken into account in order to properly assess fiscal expenses.