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Guide to taxes in Indonesia [brackets-incentives]

Jan 26, 2016

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ase/anup

in Business, Business tools & tips, Indonesia

Taxes in Indonesia are comparable to other ASEAN countries and attractive to the rest of the world. With low corporate income tax and VAT, a low but progressive personal income, Indonesian taxes are business-friendly. Some tax incentives also exist to push the growth of certain key industries for the nation.
3 American programs for Southeast Asia

Jan 19, 2016

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ase/anup

in Influencers, Southeast Asia

A global superpower, the United States has the world’s largest economy and diplomatic network. Interested in extending its ties with Southeast Asia, the U.S. has launched several programs to develop its interests in ASEAN and contribute to the local development of the region.
Promoting tourism in Vietnam [videos]

Jan 8, 2016

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ase/anup

in Business videos, Travel, Vietnam

Vietnam aims at developing awareness on its “Timeless Charm” to attract regional and international tourists. To help promote the country and its underrated attractions, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has created some videos that can help tourism agencies and travel professionals offering trips to Vietnam.
Guide to taxes in Malaysia [brackets-incentives]

Dec 18, 2015

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ase/anup

in Business, Business tools & tips, Malaysia

Compared to many countries, Malaysia is rather tax-friendly, with a progressive but low income tax, a low corporate income tax and low equivalent to VAT which make it attractive for work and business. Several incentives are also in place to help further companies in certain key industries.
Guide to investing in ASEAN [reports]

Dec 11, 2015

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ase/anup

in Business, Market information & data, Southeast Asia

ASEAN attracts a lot of attention from businesses and investors thanks to its high level of economic growth and a widening middle class. With the unfolding of the ASEAN Economic Community they will reap more and more benefits as the deepening regional integration eases business practices and creates new opportunities
Overview of e-commerce in Southeast Asia [market analysis]

Nov 27, 2015

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ase/anup

in Market information & data, Southeast Asia, Tech, Work

With the world’s third-largest population and a comparatively low, but growing, Internet connectivity, Southeast Asia is an upcoming market of interest for e-commerce. Still in its infancy, the ASEAN e-commerce market presents many growth opportunities for businesses ready to face its challenges.
Guide to taxes in Brunei [brackets-incentives]

Nov 25, 2015

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ase/anup

in Brunei, Business, Business tools & tips

The tax regime of Brunei is generally considered to be very accommodating compared to many other countries: corporate taxes rates are rather low, and no valued added or personal income tax are levied. Some special regimes are however applied in particular cases and industries, such as the oil and gas sector.
Indonesia’s economy overview [reports]

Nov 20, 2015

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ase/anup

in Indonesia, Market information & data

Indonesia has been one of the fastest growing economies of Southeast Asia for several years, and so it remains in 2015. Other positive results in poverty reduction, governance and abundant natural resources compensate certain negative aspects in Indonesia and challenges to apprehend in several key sectors.
Top 30 companies from Malaysia’s KLCI

Nov 17, 2015

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ase/anup

in Business tools & tips, Influencers, Malaysia

Aggregated in Malaysia’s FBM KLCI index – the main stock index of Malaysia -, the 30 largest public listed companies individually and collectively influence heavily the economy of Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and the world. This handy list presents these economic giants and their activities, together with useful links.
Guide to doing business in Myanmar

Nov 4, 2015

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ase/anup

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

Myanmar is the new frontier for business in Southeast Asia. A large and populated country just opening its doors to foreign companies and investors, Myanmar is rich with opportunities in many sectors. However, Myanmar also presents several technical and legal challenges to be managed and overcome by new comers.
Benefits of the ASEAN Economic Community – AEC

Oct 19, 2015

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ase/anup

in Business, Market information & data, Southeast Asia

Implemented on 31 December 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community proposes to consolidate the economic integration of the region. This review summarizes the state of the ASEAN integration, how it will benefit the private sector to do business in the region and the progress of each country towards this ambitious goal.
Vietnam startup ecosystem [list-tips]

Oct 16, 2015

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ase/anup

in Market information & data, Tech, Vietnam, Work

With a young population showing a highly entrepreneurial spirit, Vietnam is home to a growing startup ecosystem. Well-versed in programming and hungry for success in the growing Vietnamese middle-class, a new generation leads Vietnam to become a regional hot spot for tech entrepreneurship.