Southeast Asian start-ups are playing a significant role in promoting investment in the region. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, these innovative companies have continued to attract investment from both domestic and foreign sources. In fact, their success has contributed to the impressive growth rate of foreign direct investment in ASEAN nations, which has […]

According to a recent report from Transparency International, governments in numerous nations around the Asia-Pacific region have repressed fundamental liberties and public space in the face of growing authoritarianism and significant levels of corruption (TI). According to the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), 2022 report released on January 31, Afghanistan, Cambodia, North Korea, and Myanmar are […]

A number of Southeast Asian nations' rankings in the 2022 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), released by Transparency International (TI) for 180 countries, have stagnated, and some other countries' democratic regress has gotten worse, which has a direct or indirect impact on the standard of public-sector governance. Indonesia's Corruption Perception Index has a 4% drop, and […]

In an apparent attempt to reduce openness surrounding firms following the coup, the military has blocked access to a business registry database of foreign and local businesses in Myanmar. The Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA), a subsidiary of the junta's planning and finance department, has begun to prohibit subscription access to details on […]

As Article 46 of the Securitization Regulation recommends, the European Commission published its Report on the operation of the Securitization Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/2402) on October 10, 2022. Nevertheless, the Commission recognizes the importance of securitization to the EU financial markets, adding that it "remains fully committed to the purpose of building the framework for […]

Investors are increasingly taking non-financial concerns like environmental, social, and governance (ESG) into account when deciding how to manage risk and take advantage of new opportunities. ESG strategy, frequently based on a model and a rating scale, plays a vital role in analyzing business investments and establishing the organization's sustainability. Value creation from ESG is […]

On-site inspections are a series of routine procedures to examine and confirm the on-field observance of safety standards, working conditions, and other crucial work site elements. The traditional ways of conducting field visits using a paper and pen checklist are used to conduct and carry out the site inspection. Over the course of a few […]

Over the years, many businesses have experienced unanticipated supply chain risks i.e., disruptions and vulnerabilities. This has resulted in recalls that cost hundreds of millions of dollars in sectors as diverse as consumer goods, electronics, and automotive.  Additionally, many public and private organizations have experienced cybersecurity breaches, losing crucial intellectual property as a result of […]

Database checks entail an extensive investigation into a structured database. Consulting international and national databases assists in determining whether a candidate has ever been associated with any actions connected to fraud or crime. On the other hand, due diligence is the process of gathering and verifying relevant information about a company or person. This information […]

Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled. Many organizations have applied corporate governance, guiding the proper conduct of each person. The board of directors is also in charge of the governance of their companies. The role of stakeholders in governing is to appoint the most suitable directors and auditors. The […]