As part of overall efforts to improve the business environment in Myanmar, the Union Government recently announced changes to the nation’s fiscal year calendar, while the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) has expanded eligibility for MIC benefits to companies currently operating in the country.

Under the governance of the National League for Democracy government led by President Htin Kyaw and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar has witnessed many remarkable improvements in its legal, social, and economic commitments in the past two years—especially in respect of the legalization of market sectors and the promotion of foreign investment.This includes a continuous and demonstrable effort to fight corruption, and although doing so will be a lengthy process, significant progress has already been made and

Vietnam continues to see a trend of increasing foreign direct investment. In 2016, foreign investment inflows reached US$15.8 billion—a record level. This figure represents a 9 percent increase from 2015, which was another record year for foreign investment. The Economist  surmises that Vietnam is mixing the right ingredients for rapid and sustained growth, similar to South Korea, China, and Taiwan before it.

All economic growth indicators show that Cambodia is an attractive destination for foreign investment, with the economy experiencing stable and substantial annual growth, the population’s purchasing power steadily increasing, and the economy diversifying. The Cambodian government is determined to provide an open market for investment, implementing positive reforms in business registration procedures, as well as in Cambodia’s tax regime.

As a small, landlocked nation, surrounded by heavily populated economic powerhouses, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) is often overlooked as a foreign investment destination in favor of its neighbors. However, Laos’ shared borders with Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and China place it in a uniquely appealing geographical position, with the potential to become a vibrant economic hub between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Thailand is a priority destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and has enjoyed steadily increasing FDI since the return of political stability in 2014. The current regime has made concerted efforts to consistently improve the country’s appeal as an FDI destination, resulting in an increasingly attractive and modern legal framework.

Foodpedia articles, published online on the ChemLinked Chemical Portal by REACH24H Consulting Group, provide an overview of the food industries in eight jurisdictions in Asia. An article on Food Regulation in Thailand, written by Alan Adcock, a partner and deputy director of the intellectual property and regulatory affairs group at Tilleke & Gibbins, provides an overview of the following subjects:

With its beautiful beaches, scenic mountains, and bustling cities, Thailand has long enjoyed a reputation as a popular tourist destination. At the same time, the country has also become an attractive hotspot for foreign nationals wishing to buy property