Resources on doing business in Southeast Asia

Constantly updated guides on various topics of starting and expanding a company.

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Business Classifications in the Philippines by foreign ownership

The twelfth foreign investment negative list dictates which companies can have foreign ownership in the Philippines, and their ownership percentages.
Philippines

Types of business entities in the Philippines for foreign investors

This blog post serves as a guide to give you a broad understanding of the options available and when to choose which type of business entity in the Philippines as a foreign investor.

Vietnam

How can business visa holders stay in Vietnam long-term? 

Learn about your options to stay in Vietnam long-term
Vietnam

Getting started with importing aquafeed into Vietnam

Fish, shrimps, and other types of seafood are some of the fastest-growing export items for Vietnam. However, with the rapid growth, the country is struggling to produce enough feed for the seafood. This creates abundant opportunities for foreign companies to import aquafeed into Vietnam.
Bali

How to build a villa in Bali as a foreigner

This article focuses on how to build a villa in Bali as a foreigner, whether it’s for your own use or you decide to become a property investor.
Philippines

The Philippines’ post-pandemic economic recovery and factors contributing to its growth

The loosening of pandemic-related restrictions has led to a post-year-on-year GDP increase of 8.2 percent in the first quarter of 2022 and 7.4 percent during the 2nd quarter of 2022. The return of foreign investment is expected to contribute to the Philippines’ economic recovery, especially following the introduction of changes in the legislation.
Indonesia

Digitization is accelerating the growth of MSMEs in Indonesia

Indonesia is making rapid progress towards digitization as the country’s e-commerce sector depends heavily on the mobile-first approach. By the end of the year, the country will have 83 percent internet users with an average yearly spend of USD 620. This creates a massive opportunity for investors to invest in Indonesia because of this unique customer behaviour.
Pakistan

The impact of Pakistan’s floods on its people, regions, and connectivity with the world

This year’s monsoon rainfall in Pakistan continues to be one of the worst climate disasters the country has faced in the last few decades. Millions of people including children are in an urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Out of all areas, Balochistan and Sindh are the most affected provinces.

Indonesia

Why are foreigners Investing in Lombok instead of Bali this year?

Lombok is on the precipice of becoming the next Bali for investors! Discover why investing in Lombok is gaining investors’ attention in 2022.
Vietnam

Vietnam attracts more foreign Investment in Q2 2022

Despite challenging times in the world because of the pandemic and ongoing tensions between the United States and China, Vietnam’s economy has still proved to be one of the most resilient.

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