Thai industry leaders are urging the government to implement stronger measures to protect local producers from an expected surge of low-cost Chinese imports following new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods.

The Thai cabinet has approved the draft Financial Business Hub Act, a key legislative step aimed at positioning Thailand as a global financial hub.

This article will explore the key requirements that dealers of jewellery or other products comprising precious stones and metals must navigate in order to operate in compliance with Singapore laws.

Apple will establish an AirTag assembly plant in Indonesia through a third-party vendor rather than a direct investment, Investment Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani announced. 

The ACRA (Registry and Regulatory Enhancements) Act 2024 took effect on 9 December 2024, and introduces provisions to strike a balance between corporate transparency and data protection, facilitate digital communications with businesses and stakeholders among other things. This update looks at the key changes under the Act.

Singapore is set to revamp its trade associations and chambers with a three-year roadmap under the Sector Transformation Map, launched by the Singapore Business Federation on January 22.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will support the expansion of 50 projects in the first five years and a cumulative 100 projects in its first decade.

A former engineering supervisor at a company that provides maintenance services for Singapore Airlines’ aircraft fleet has admitted to cheating offences involving more than $96,000.

This update gives a brief introduction into the background and salient details of the Agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (“JS-SEZ”) which Singapore and Malaysia signed on 7 January 2025 as well as some of the initiatives and incentives in support of the Agreement.

The review and update of compliance manuals is often a matter that gets placed on the back burner behind the myriad of priorities and business needs. This update looks at a simple approach for updating and structuring compliance manuals and protocols.

The Singaporean government has issued an advisory to Singapore Post (SingPost) to reinforce proper corporate governance and processes following a whistle-blowing incident that alleged falsification of international e-commerce shipment data. 

Indonesia's Trade Minister, Budi Santoso, has expressed openness to revising the controversial 2024 trade ministerial regulation (Permendag 8/2024), which eases import curbs and has raised concerns among local businesses.

Thailand Post plans to restructure its operational costs in response to a challenging market environment in 2025, as declining consumer purchasing power may impact local logistics volume. 

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam are increasingly adopting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, reflecting a global shift towards sustainable development and responsible business.

Singapore's manufacturing sector is expected to continue its robust growth trajectory in 2025, with electronics, particularly semiconductors, remaining the primary driver.

Indian conglomerate Adani Group has announced plans to exit its joint venture, Adani Wilmar, in a move confirmed on December 30.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed interest in strengthening economic ties with Egypt by sending Indonesian businesses to invest in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).