This blog post explores the future of ASEAN compliance, focusing on key trends for 2026 and beyond. It highlights the shift toward digitalization with systems like Thai NSW and e-Customs, the importance of origin intelligence under RCEP, and the role of area-based promotion strategies like the EEC. The post provides a 10-action roadmap to help businesses prepare, covering origin simulations, digital trade alignment, site strategy, and ESG integration for long-term success.

This blog post explores the regulatory challenges of relocating industrial equipment across ASEAN borders. It highlights common pitfalls such as misclassified HS codes, missing import licenses, and customs holds. The post provides a 10-step cross-border relocation checklist, covering asset inventory, strategic goods screening, compliance with e-Customs, and on-site acceptance, to help businesses navigate these complexities and ensure smooth operations.

This blog post explores the importance of a compliance-first approach for EU and US manufacturers expanding into ASEAN, with a focus on Thailand. It highlights Thailand's predictable legal framework, trade facilitation systems, and targeted incentives like BOI promotions and Free Zones. The post provides actionable insights on navigating product, entity, and cross-border compliance while offering a 90-day practical plan to streamline market entry and turn regulations into a c

This blog post provides a comprehensive guide to procurement for fit-outs in Thailand and ASEAN, focusing on protecting design intent and budget. It highlights common pitfalls like vague BOQs, late-stage value engineering, and weak contracts, while offering solutions such as vendor pre-qualification, QA/QC gates, and commissioning. The post emphasizes the importance of a structured procurement spine to ensure projects deliver on quality, performance, and cost expectations.