Ayman Falak Medina

1 week ago | aseanbriefing.com | Ayman Falak Medina

Posted by ASEAN Briefing Written by Reading Time: 2 minutes The Indonesian government has introduced key changes to its Job Loss Guarantee (Jaminan Kehilangan Pekerjaan, or JKP) Program under Government Regulation (PP) No. 6 of 2025. Effective February 7, 2025, the revised program provides laid-off employees with 60 percent of their salary for up to six months —streamlining the previous tiered system and easing compliance for employers.

1 week ago | aseanbriefing.com | Ayman Falak Medina

Posted by ASEAN Briefing Written by Reading Time: 3 minutes Vietnam’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, fueled by rising internet usage, a young and tech-savvy population, and strong government support for digital transformation. The country’s e-commerce market is projected to reach US$ 16.18 billion by 2025, making it one of the most dynamic in Southeast Asia.

2 weeks ago | aseanbriefing.com | Ayman Falak Medina

Posted by ASEAN Briefing Written by Reading Time: 4 minutes In early April, the United States imposed a sweeping 10 percent tariff on imports from nearly all countries, including Singapore. The move—enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act—was framed as part of a broader strategy to enforce reciprocal trade terms. Despite its free trade agreement and relatively balanced trade with the U.S., Singapore was not granted an exemption.

2 weeks ago | aseanbriefing.com | Ayman Falak Medina

Posted by ASEAN Briefing Written by Reading Time: 3 minutes The United States has announced sweeping tariff measures on a wide range of imports, targeting countries with persistent trade surpluses or perceived unfair trade practices. ASEAN member states were directly affected, with tariffs ranging from 10 percent to as high as 49 percent.

3 weeks ago | aseanbriefing.com | Ayman Falak Medina

Posted by ASEAN Briefing Written by Reading Time: 4 minutes Expanding into Thailand presents significant opportunities for foreign businesses, but not all companies are ready to establish a fully operational commercial entity. A representative office offers a non-commercial presence in Thailand, allowing foreign companies to explore the market, liaise with local partners, and conduct research without engaging in direct revenue-generating activities.