When choosing a business location in Vietnam, investors often opt for Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. However, Vietnam has plenty more to offer, and it is wise also to look further. In this article, we focus on business opportunities in Da Nang, the fourth largest city in Vietnam. Six main benefits of setting up […]

How does a business meeting in the Philippines lead to closing the deal? Business relations grow strong slow and steady. Yet, persuading a partner requires more than persistence. It starts with understanding their culture and background. How and when to approach a partner and not sound offensive? How do you recognize the key people who […]

THR payment in Indonesia is also known as the religious holiday allowance. Following the law, permanent employees must receive financial support one a year before the longest religious festivities. How does the law regulate THR payment in Indonesia? How to calculate the amount of money you need to pay out? As an employer, can you […]

In the Philippines, one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, new projects which engage in preferred areas of investment can apply for a pioneering status. One of the main advantages of companies with a pioneering status in the Philippines is that they don’t need to pay income tax for six years. Board of Investment registration Taking full […]

This article will give you an overview of the requirements and processes of setting up a foreign-owned import company in Indonesia. In this brief video, Marlissa Dessy, the director of Emerhub, gives you a quick overview of the most important aspects of registering a foreign company in Indonesia: Allowed foreign ownership of import company in […]

Choosing franchising as your market entry strategy enables you to start a new business or expand your company to new markets by using existing and tested brand names and business models. In Vietnam, foreign investors can participate in franchising both as franchisors as well as franchisees. This article demonstrates the process of setting up a […]

To work legally in Indonesia, you must have a work permit in Indonesia (IMTA). Based on IMTA, the Indonesian Immigration will issue your limited stay permit (VITAS) and the limited stay permit card (KITAS). This article demonstrates how to obtain a work permit (IMTA). As well as what should you expect during the process of […]

Recruiting IT talents in Indonesia is difficult, however, not impossible. In this article, we will have a closer look at common obstacles companies face when hiring IT developers in Indonesia. Availability of IT developers in Indonesia While communication and information technology (ICT) is prevailing in the Western world, the ICT field is also starting to […]

Foreign entrepreneurs in Indonesia can apply for a business visa in Indonesia. What are the precise activities you can engage in? For instance, come to Indonesia to conduct business activities and study the market. Meanwhile, note that being employed in Indonesia is not allowed. Although applying for a business visa is remarkably easier than it […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines) is issuing certificates for retail companies. Plan on registering a medical product? Or, instead, want to introduce a new food item to the Philippines? See the detailed process of FDA Philippines and how to avoid penalties. What is FDA Philippines? Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the national […]