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ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia and Thailand Launch QR Payment Linkage

06/28/2021

On June 18, 2021, Malaysia and Thailand launched a cross-border quick response (QR) payment linkage to enable businesses and consumers from both countries to receive instant QR code payments.

ASEAN Briefing

How Businesses in Singapore can Reduce Overhead Costs During the Pandemic

06/25/2021

Singapore’s government has provided an array of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to help businesses reduce their overhead costs during the pandemic.

Vietnam Briefing

Investing in Vietnam’s Dong Thap Province: 3 Key Drivers

06/25/2021

Located in the Mekong Delta, Dong Thap province has emerged as a popular investment destination due to three driving factors.

India Briefing

Accessing South Asian Markets from India’s SAARC Free Trade Membership, Preferential Trade Agreements

06/24/2021

A look at India's preferential trade relationships with its SAARC/ South Asian neighbors.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Provisions on Minimum Wage

06/24/2021

Indonesia’s GR 36/2021 has eliminated the sectoral minimum wage while establishing a provision for hourly pay for part-time workers.

China Briefing

Restructuring Your China Company to Survive, Stabilize, and Succeed

06/24/2021

In the context of China's continued growth story despite COVID-19, we look at how businesses invested in the region can strategize to survive and succeed.

Vietnam Briefing

Tax Incentives for Businesses Involved in Supporting Industries: Decree 57

06/24/2021

Vietnam recently issued Decree 57 for businesses involved in supporting industry projects to qualify for corporate income tax incentives.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Provisions on Special Economic Zones

06/23/2021

Indonesia's GR 40/2021 highlights the various tax incentives to attract foreign investors into operating in an SEZ.

China Briefing

China Releases Data Security Law: Some Expert Observations and Comments

06/23/2021

We discuss key points of China's Data Security Law, which will come in effect September 1, 2021, and corporate strategies to ensure compliance.

India Briefing

Why Indian Businesses View Singapore as a Preferred Investment Base in Asia

06/22/2021

Singpore is a preferred investment base for Indian companies and start-up enterprises due to its preferential business incentives, DTA, and entrepot trade.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore to Increase Port Dues Rates from 2022

06/22/2021

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will implement a two-phase increase in port dues rates from January 2022.

China Briefing

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #34

06/22/2021

In this week's Belt and Road weekly round up, we look at the expansion of regional trade ties by the SCO and EAEU and China to BRI infrastructure investments.