Foreign businesses continue to choose Singapore, but does it still make sense?
While competition is at an all-time high for companies wanting a foothold in Southeast Asia, foreign businesses continue to choose Singapore over other locations....
Equinix announces Kuala Lumpur data center as Malaysia investment surpasses US$100 million
Equinix confirmed that it will open a Kuala Lumpur data center to provide a total of 900 cabinets and colocation space of 2,630 square...
The race for Japanese investment heats up
Countries across the globe are jostling for Japanese investment with Thailand, China and the USA among those aiming to secure deals. Economic uncertainty has...
The Philippines considering VAT-refund program for tourists
The Philippines is considering implementing a VAT-refund program for tourists similar to what is offered in many other Asian countries. Proponents believe waiving the...
Job creation law convinces New Balance to further investment in Indonesia
New Balance has announced it will make an IDR1 trillion (US$67.9 million) investment in Indonesia which could create as many as 40,000 new jobs....
South Korean startups feel the squeeze as investment and numbers drop
South Korean startups are rethinking their approach as the overall climate in the country declines. According to the Ministry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises...
Malaysia sets FDI record in 2022 as government efforts pay dividends
Malaysia surpassed (MYR73.3 billion) US$16.4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year as the country reversed a multiyear slide. This peaked in 2019...
Meet the company hoping to end Thailand’s paper dependency
Anyone who has ever worked for a Thai company knows just how pervasive paper is. Some offices are bursting at the seams with binders,...
Cambodia states its case for foreign investment
Thailand and Vietnam have proven to be Southeast Asia’s preferred destinations for overseas firms over the years. Competition was expected to come from Indonesia...
Here’s what you need to know about the Philippines Build Better More infrastructure plan
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced details of his Build Better More infrastructure plan and the public now has an idea of what is...
