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- Indonesia Makes Changes for the Disbursement of Old Age Security Funds
- Indonesia’s President Becomes First Asian Leader to Visit Ukraine and Russia, Since Conflict
- Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement
- Smart Cities Cooperation: Indonesia and Finland
- Indonesia Ponders Issuing Five Year, Tax Free ‘Digital Nomad’ Visas
- Thailand, UK Form Joint Trade and Economic Committee
- EU Chamber Business Confidence Survey for Foreign Companies in China: Key Observations
- Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #88
- China Coronavirus Updates: Latest Developments and Business Advisory
- Cross-Border Data Transfer - New Provisions Clarify Contract Procedure for Personal Information Export
- PU Letter Exemption for Z-Work Visa Applicants: Latest Updates
- Investing in Shenzhen: Industry, Economics, and Policy
- What Are the Outcomes of India's 47th GST Council Meeting? Rate Revisions, Withdrawal of Exemptions, Easing Compliance
- Mergers and Acquisitions in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
- Updates on India's FTAs in 2022
- Top 7 States for Investment in India: Findings from the Business Reforms Action Plan 2020
- Electric Vehicle Industry in India: Why Foreign Investors Should Pay Attention
- Why Are Industry Players Unhappy with India’s New Cybersecurity Directives?
- Impact of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on Vietnam Exports to the US
- US Exempts Tariffs on Vietnamese Solar Panels for 2 Years: What to Expect
- Why Da Nang Remains Attractive for Foreign Investors
- Vietnam Approves National Strategy on Foreign Investment: Decision 667
- Why Your Market Entry Strategy Matters in Vietnam?
- Changing Your Company Name in Vietnam: A Guide to Online Registration
- Russia Looks To Mongolia To Further Develop China Trade & Connectivity
- Russia Insisting Payment For Gas Supplies To Be Made In Rubles Only
- Putin Visits Turkmenistan, Discusses Trade & Attends The Caspian Summit
- Russian President Putin’s Central Asia Tour: Tajikistan
- Spitzbergen Becomes Unlikely Arctic Russian Sanctions Battleground
- The United States Has Opened Up A Whole New Can Of Worms With Adjusting The Concept Of 'Sovereign Default'
- Remember China’s Casinos In Southeast Asia? They Were Just Launch Pads For Infrastructure Developments
- Azerbaijan’s Caspian Baku Port To Expand Cargo Traffic Infrastructure & Transshipment
- Civil Unrest In Uzbekistan
- China’s Belt & Road And Beyond – July 4 2022
- NATO's Strategic Concept 2022 Views 75% Of The BRICS Economies A Security Threat – Analysis
Economy & Trade
Indonesia’s President Becomes First Asian Leader to Visit Ukraine and Russia, Since Conflict
07/01/2022Indonesia's President Joko Widodo became the first Asian leader to visit Ukraine and Russia since the start of the conflict. The President came with a mission to be a peace broker.
Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement
06/30/2022The Philippines and South Korea are set to sign a free trade agreement which removes tariffs on most products aims to boost bilateral trade.
Smart Cities Cooperation: Indonesia and Finland
06/29/2022As Indonesia pushes ahead with its ambitious smart cities program, we look at the role Finland can play in this initiative.
Thailand, UK Form Joint Trade and Economic Committee
06/24/2022Thailand and the UK have formed a Joint Trade and Economic Committee to explore new opportunities to improve bilateral trade.
The Laos-Vietnam Railway, Boosting Laos’ Ambitions to Become a Logistics Hub
06/20/2022The Laos-Vietnam railway is a proposed railway project aimed to further boost Laos’ ambitions to become a regional logistics hub.
New Requirements for MSME Franchise Holders in the Philippines
06/14/2022The Philippines issued executive order 169 to promote a more equitable and business-friendly environment for MSME franchisees.
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06/14/2022
Singapore Signs Digital Trade Deal With the UK
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06/01/2022
Comparing Mexico and Indonesia as Manufacturing Hubs for US Investors
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05/31/2022
China Launches New Freight Train Services to Vietnam
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05/25/2022
The Cambodia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement: Increasing Potential for Downstream Sectors
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05/23/2022
Moving Away from Oil: How Can Brunei Diversify its Economy?
ASEAN Briefing
Tax & Accounting
Electric Vehicles in Malaysia: Tax Incentives for Owners and Manufacturers
06/08/2022As of January 2022, electric vehicle producers in Malaysia can enjoy a variety of tax incentives, such as tax exemptions for imports, excise, and sales.
Malaysia Enhances Incentives for Businesses Looking to Establish a Principal Hub
06/07/2022Malaysia has enhanced incentives for businesses looking to establish a principal/regional hub in the country.
Thailand Issues Tax Incentives for Investments in Local Startups
05/02/2022We list the eligibility criteria, targeted industries, and tax incentives available for entities or individuals making investments into Thai startups.
Tax Incentives for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Malaysia: How Can Businesses Qualify?
04/21/2022Malaysia will continue to accept applications for tax incentives from pharmaceutical manufacturers until December 31, 2022.
Cambodia Delays Capital Gains Tax to 2024: Impact for Businesses and Individuals
04/15/2022Cambodia has officially delayed its planned implementation of capital gains tax to January 1, 2024.
Laos Issues Tax Obligations for Non-Resident E-commerce and Digital Platform Providers, Joins Other ASEAN Markets
04/08/2022The taxing of non-resident e-commerce and digital players in Laos is part of a continuing trend in ASEAN.
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03/10/2022
Thailand Issues New Incentive Package for Electric Vehicle Industry
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02/23/2022
New Tax Measures Impacting Businesses and Individuals in Singapore’s Budget 2022
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02/15/2022
Laos Reduces VAT Rate to Support the Post-COVID-19 Economy
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02/04/2022
What are the Rules for Implementing Value-Added Tax on Foreign E-commerce Activities in Cambodia?
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01/12/2022
Malaysia Issues Tax Exemption for Foreign Sourced Income
ASEAN Briefing
Legal & Regulatory
How to Get a Cybersecurity License in Singapore
06/21/2022The Cybersecurity Authority of Singapore has launched a new licensing framework for cybersecurity service providers. Under the law, cybersecurity vendors must apply for a license for providing such services.
Cambodia’s Law on Investment: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
06/16/2022Cambodia's new investment law aims to increase the country’s competitiveness for foreign investors by modernizing local industries and protecting the rights of investors.
New Requirements for MSME Franchise Holders in the Philippines
06/14/2022The Philippines issued executive order 169 to promote a more equitable and business-friendly environment for MSME franchisees.
Cambodian Companies Now Required to Use National Domain Name
06/10/2022Registered companies in Cambodia are now required to use a local domain name such as .com.kh for their websites and email addresses.
How to Register a Trust in Cambodia?
06/02/2022Cambodia’s Prakas 003 sets out the establishment, function, and registration requirements of trusts in the country.
Labuan Companies Amendment Bill 2022: Key Updates
05/20/2022New provisions in the Labuan Companies Amendment Bill 2022 affect corporate governance and increases the authority of the financial services regulator.
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05/11/2022
Thailand Issues First Personal Data Protection Act
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05/09/2022
Cambodia’s First Law on Competition: What Investors Need to Know
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04/19/2022
New Criteria for Family Offices in Singapore to Receive Tax Incentives
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03/28/2022
Proposed Amendments to Thailand’s Public Limited Companies Act
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03/21/2022
How to Set Up a Representative Office in Indonesia
ASEAN Briefing
Industries
Vietnam’s Timber Industry: Overview, Challenges, and Opportunities for Foreign Investors
06/22/2022Vietnam is one of the world’s largest exporters of timber and timber products. How can the country leverage this industry to enhance economic growth?
Vietnam to Build First Hydrogen Plant, Coal to Still be Dominant Power Source
06/15/2022Vietnam will build its first hydrogen plant, slated to be finished in 2023. However, the country will continue to rely on fossil fuels, especially coal.
Singapore Introduces New Incentives to Encourage Greener Ships
06/03/2022Singapore’s Maritime Port Authority has issued new incentives for Singapore-flagged ships that undertake decarbonization efforts.
Opportunities in Indonesia’s Internet of Things Sector
05/27/2022Indonesia’s Internet of Things market is expected to reach US$30 billion by 2022. Its impact can enhance industrial productivity and reduce operational costs.
Vietnam Electricity Reforms Spark Opportunities for Foreign Investment
05/26/2022Vietnam’s amended Law on Electricity allows foreign investment in the country’s electrical grid to improve energy quality and capacity.
Cambodia’s Border Reopening: Opportunities for Tourism Sector
05/12/2022Cambodia’s border reopening is a boost to its tourism industry, which is an important contributor to the economy, behind the textile and garment manufacturing sector.
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05/10/2022
The RCEP to Encourage Investments in Indonesia’s Downstream Industries
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05/04/2022
The Philippines’ Border Reopening: Implications for Businesses
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04/29/2022
Indonesia Bans the Export of Palm Oil, Impacting Global Food Prices
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04/13/2022
The Australia-Asian PowerLink: Encouraging Investments in ASEAN Renewable Energy
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04/12/2022
Indonesia’s GoTo Goes Public, Market Capitalization of US$32bn
ASEAN Briefing
HR & Payroll
Indonesia Makes Changes for the Disbursement of Old Age Security Funds
07/05/2022Employees in Indonesia will not have to wait until the age of 56 to withdraw their JHT / old age security funds. We discuss the new criteria.
Indonesia Ponders Issuing Five Year, Tax Free ‘Digital Nomad’ Visas
06/28/2022Indonesia is pondering whether to issue ‘nomad visas’ to attract digital nomads to work from popular destinations such as the island of Bali.
Malaysia Increases Minimum Wage from May 1, 2022: What are the Implications for Businesses?
06/06/2022Malaysia will increase the national monthly minimum wage from May 1, 2022, by 25 percent from 1,200 ringgit (US$276) to 1,500 ringgit (US$345).
Assessing the Current Human Resources Talent Pool in ASEAN
04/26/2022ASEAN is endowed with a diverse workforce but these are spread across different levels of the developmental spectrum.
Religious Holiday Allowances in Indonesia: Obligations for Businesses
04/22/2022With the upcoming Eid-al Fitr holiday in Indonesia, businesses must pay the religious holiday allowance, also known as Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR).
Vietnam’s Border Reopening: Implications for Businesses
04/15/2022Vietnam has reopened its borders to all international visitors as it looks to revitalize its tourism industry.
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04/07/2022
What are Indonesia's Latest Guidelines on International Travel?
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03/30/2022
Increase in Social Insurance Rates for Foreign Employees in Vietnam
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03/08/2022
Singapore to Implement New Points System for Employment Pass Applicants From 2023
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02/27/2022
Singapore’s 2022 Public Holidays
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02/26/2022
Indonesia’s 2022 Public Holidays
ASEAN Briefing
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