Conduct due diligence & risks study for potential closure of a BOI-promoted factory
CONTEXT A manufacturing client was considering a pre-mature shutdown its production facility which had received investment incentives from the Board of Investment (BOI). The company wishes to assess risks and identify the most suitable and cost-effective approach to the exit of such facility and to help its management makes an informed decision on the matter. […]
Conduct feasibility study for waste tire recycling plant investment
CONTEXT An overseas investor client seek to invest in a multi-million tire recycling business in Thailand. They needed support in identifying and assessing the most appropriate investment set up for their new tire recycling facility as well as understanding the current market situation, regulatory frameworks, political landscape, and applicable investment incentives. EXECUTION Vero Advocacy conducted […]
Navigate political & regulatory uncertainties for a social media and entertainment platform
CONTEXT Thailand’s and Vietnam’s political uncertainty and the competitive nature of the digital sector have formed an uneasy environment for a social media and entertainment platform client to operate in. Due to the client business’s expansive features and the industry’s rapid growth, many government agencies have continually looked for ways to regulate our client’s businesses […]
Identify and provide solutions to potentially policy-driven roadblocks to client’s commercial deals
CONTEXT An client in a travel sector encountered challenges with several B2B deals failing through, seemingly due to their unregistered status as an e-commerce platform. The client seeks to determine if these failures are due to business partners’ preemptive actions or perceptions, or if government’s influences are at play. EXECUTION We consulted a range […]
Unlock strategic partnerships with a Vietnamese focal ministry
CONTEXT A global cybersecurity solutions client navigated Vietnam’s recent government restructuring, which shifted oversight of the sector to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS). As a highly central and sensitive authority, MPS played a pivotal role but was traditionally difficult for businesses to approach. The client sought to lay the foundation for constructive engagement with […]
Strengthen and future-proof an international e-commerce platform’s operations
An international e-commerce platform client faced new Consumer Protection Regulations 2024, reviews of the Postal Services and Competition Acts, and early ASEAN DEFA talks, which required deeper regulator engagement, structured policy dialogue, and proactive compliance planning.
Expand the government stakeholder network and deliver intelligence and insights for an investment bank
An international investment bank mandated Vero Advocacy to improve its internal government relations (GR) strategies by expanding its stakeholder engagement activities, gathering intel and insight, coordinating GR activities with leadership, and broadening understanding of key issues.
Advocate for sensible OTT regulation and prevent anti-industry film law for a streaming service client
Broadcasting and film regulations have traditionally been stringent. There is growing recognition of the need to modernize these frameworks to keep pace with the digital era. However, if the trend of strong regulatory oversight were to continue, the newly proposed draft laws on Over-The-Top (OTT) services and film regulation would have severely impacted our streaming service client and the broader industry
Raise OTA client’s reputation among top government executives through strategic engagements
A global online travel booking client is a successful Board of Investment (BOI)-promoted company based in Bangkok. They want to position themselves to the government as a thought leader in the tech industry and a major contributor to and supporter of the regional technology hub promotion policy.