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Export Procedures in ASEAN

Brunei Exporters first need to register with the Registry of Companies and Business Names (through the Ministry of Finance) in order to obtain a company registration number. Then, they should register with Brunei’s Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED). Afterwards, exporters will be able to make an account on the Brunei Darussalam National Single Window […]

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Thailand: Franchise ventures see rapid growth

Thailand’s franchising business is thriving, with more than 50 food and services chains planning to explore opportunities in Thailand this year, says a franchise consultancy.  Sethaphong Phadungpisuth, managing director of Gnosis Co, said those chains are from both local and international brands. Most of them are in the food, beverage, learning centre and cleaning sectors.  Thanks […]

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Malaysia: Unemployment rate in Nov unchanged at 3.3%

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.3% in November 2018 on track for the third straight month, according to the Statistics Department. Its chief statistician  Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said on Tuesday the number of unemployed persons was 516,200 which was an increase of  2.2% from a year ago. He said the labour […]

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Indonesia cracks down on e-commerce to raise tax collection

Indonesia is bringing in new rules requiring e-commerce sellers to share data with authorities, while also stressing that they must pay taxes, the finance ministry said on Monday. Surging smartphone use and a rising middle-class income in Indonesia, home to 260 million people, has made its e-commerce industry a battleground for foreign investors. Spending in […]

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