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PT PMA or sector-specific entity: which structure is the best choice for foreign investors in Indonesia?
Foreign investors in Indonesia must choose between a standard foreign-owned PT PMA or a sector-specific entity based on activity, regulations, licenses, ownership, and approval requirements for compliance and operation.
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Thailand Faces a New Economic Test Nearly 30 Years After Its IMF Rescue
Thailand hosts IMF-World Bank meetings amid slow 2.34% growth, high debt, and weak investment. Finance Minister targets 3% growth by boosting investment in semiconductors,...
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How Thailand Can Build Resilience Before the Next Shock
Thailand can boost economic resilience by focusing on strategic roles in global value chains, enhancing domestic supplier networks, and aligning industrial policies with national...
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Thailand’s new entry fee and departure tax could raise travel costs for foreign tourists by nearly $80
Thailand plans a 450-baht tourist entry fee (Q1 2027) and a 1,000-baht departure tax for all air passengers. Combined with existing fees, total charges...
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How China’s Innovation Drives the Transformation of Thailand’s Economy
Thailand-China economic ties are evolving from trade and manufacturing moves to direct technology transfer, as Chinese companies integrate AI, robotics, and digital infrastructure into...
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Thailand is taking the lead in discussions to boost investment between ASEAN and Hong Kong
Thailand announced the successful conclusion of the ASEAN–Hong Kong Investment Agreement, enhancing market access, creating new investment opportunities in key industries, and strengthening business...
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Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing
Thailand is considering reducing taxes on oil products to help ease the impact of high global energy prices on households and businesses.
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Thailand is...
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Which Sector-Specific Licenses Do Foreign Investors Need in Indonesia?
Foreign investors in Indonesia must obtain sector-specific approvals, licenses, and certifications based on their activities, associated risks, and regulatory requirements.
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Thailand’s Healthcare Expansion Strategy
Thailand's health ministry will create a healthcare marketplace, offer flexible medical visas to attract foreign patients, and collaborate with global pharmaceutical firms for clinical...
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BRICS leaders call for restraint as trade and energy security move to centre stage
The BRICS summit in New Delhi urged maximum restraint and diplomacy in the Middle East conflict and condemned unilateral tariffs and trade measures among...
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3 lessons from Asia-Pacific on regional cooperation in a fragmented world
The Asia-Pacific region demonstrates a move toward "minilateral" cooperation amid global fragmentation, according to the World Economic Forum and McKinsey's 2026 Global Cooperation Barometer.
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