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The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “A Guide to Hiring in Indonesia”, is out now as a free download.
Indonesia Reduces Local Content Requirements to Boost Green Energy Investments
Indonesia relaxes local content requirements for renewable energy projects to attract foreign investment and meet its 2025 renewable energy target.
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Singapore’s New Workplace Fairness Law: What Employers Need to Know
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Indonesia Reduces Local Content Requirements to Boost Green Energy Investments
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Cambodia Raises Minimum Wage for Garment and Footwear Sectors in 2025
Human Resources & Payroll Sep 25 -
Key Changes in Indonesia's Franchise Laws
Legal & Regulatory Sep 24 -
Proposed Amendments to Singapore's Income Tax Act
Tax & Accounting Sep 23
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Economy & Trade
Southeast Asia Manufacturing Tracker: Key Insights and Trends
Sep 16Discover key insights and trends shaping Southeast Asia's manufacturing sector in 2024. This tracker explores PMI values, workforce data, GDP contributions, and policy responses, highlighting the region's growth opportunities and challenges.
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Singapore and EU Conclude Digital Trade Agreement
Economy & Trade Sep 03Discover how the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement enhances cross-border digital trade, promotes innovation, and fosters secure data flows.
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Australia Approves Renewable Energy Link to Singapore
Economy & Trade Aug 23Australia's approval of a renewable energy link to Singapore can reshape Southeast Asia's energy landscape and boost regional clean energy initiatives.
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Indonesia's Record Investment Inflows: Key Highlights from H1 2024
Economy & Trade Aug 20Indonesia achieved a record-breaking investment inflows in the first half of 2024, driven by significant foreign and domestic interest across key sectors.
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Swiftonomics: Fueling Singapore’s Entertainment Hub Growth
Economy & Trade Aug 06Swiftonomics is fast-tracking Singapore’s emergence as a leading entertainment hub.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024
Published: July 2024
This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024
Published: April 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Tax & Accounting
Proposed Amendments to Singapore's Income Tax Act
Sep 23Learn about the key updates in Singapore’s Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024, impacting trusts, funds, and REITs.
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Philippines Imposes New VAT Rate on Foreign Digital Services
Tax & Accounting Sep 08Explore how the Philippines' new 12% VAT on foreign digital services reshapes the market, affects consumers, and drives local industry growth.
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Vietnam Extends VAT Cut Until 2024
Tax & Accounting Aug 01Vietnam's Decree 72/2024 extends the 2% VAT reduction on specific goods and services to the end of 2024, lowering operational costs and boosting economic growth for eligible sectors.
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Electric Vehicle Imports in the Philippines Benefit from Expanded Zero-Tariff Rates
Tax & Accounting Jul 26The Philippines has extended its zero-tariff rates on EV imports, aligning with its commitment to develop a domestic electric vehicle market.
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Singapore Could Grant Tax Rebates to Refineries for 2024-25
Tax & Accounting Jul 22Singapore’s refining hub faces new carbon taxes, but proposed rebates aim to sustain its competitive edge.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024
Published: July 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024
Published: April 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Legal & Regulatory
Key Changes in Indonesia's Franchise Laws
Sep 24Learn about the key updates in Indonesia's franchise regulation GR 35/2024 and how they impact franchisors, franchisees, and MSMEs.
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India Joins Project Nexus: Enhancing ASEAN Economic Ties
Legal & Regulatory Sep 19India's role in Project Nexus enhances cross-border payments with ASEAN, improving transaction efficiency and strengthening regional economic ties.
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Malaysia’s Data Protection Overhaul: Key Changes and Impacts on Business
Legal & Regulatory Sep 15Discover the latest changes to Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and their impact on businesses, including new data protection officer requirements, expanded data processor responsibilities, and increased penalties for non-compliance.
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Laos and the EPO: Unlocking New Opportunities for Patents and Investment
Legal & Regulatory Sep 12Laos joins the EPO validation states, simplifying patent protection for European businesses and driving economic growth through foreign investment.
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Malaysia's Cyber Security Act 2024: What Businesses Need to Know
Legal & Regulatory Aug 30Explore the key provisions and business implications of Malaysia's Cyber Security Act 2024. Learn how this legislation impacts National Critical Information Infrastructure.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024
Published: July 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024
Published: April 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Industries
Indonesia Reduces Local Content Requirements to Boost Green Energy Investments
Sep 30Indonesia relaxes local content requirements for renewable energy projects to attract foreign investment and meet its 2025 renewable energy target.
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New Regulation Boosts Investment Incentives in Indonesia's New Capital
Industries Sep 11Discover how Indonesia's new regulation GR 29/2024 enhances investment incentives in Nusantara with extended land rights, streamlined approvals, expanded authority powers, and new rules on foreign workers.
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Regulatory Shifts in Indonesia’s Mining Sector: Empowering Local Stakeholders
Industries Sep 05Explore the key changes introduced by Indonesia's Government Regulation 25 of 2024 in the mining sector. This article covers new licensing requirements, downstream policies, and their implications for local stakeholders and the industry.
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Philippines Plans Stock Tax Reduction to Revive Capital Market
Industries Aug 27The Philippine government plans to drastically reduce the stock transaction tax from 0.6 percent to 0.1 percent, a move which aims to stimulate trading activity and attract more investors.
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Boosting Tourism in Laos: New Visa Policies, Railway Routes, and Service Enhancements
Industries Aug 25Laos is aiming to boost its tourism industry with visa exemptions, expanded railway routes, and upgraded service standards.
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Malaysia’s Economic Corridors: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Published: December 2023In this issue of the ASEAN Briefing magazine, we provide an overview of Malaysia’s economic corrid... -
Opportunities for Foreign Investors in the Philippines
Published: May 2023The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine features an overview of the incorporation process in the...
HR & Payroll
Singapore’s New Workplace Fairness Law: What Employers Need to Know
Oct 01Learn how Singapore’s proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation will reshape employment practices by banning discrimination and enforcing grievance processes.
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Cambodia Raises Minimum Wage for Garment and Footwear Sectors in 2025
HR & Payroll Sep 25Cambodia will raise the minimum wage for the garment and footwear sectors to $208 per month in 2025.
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Enhanced Family Benefits and Retrenchment Support for Employees in Singapore
HR & Payroll Sep 20Singapore introduces updated Employment Law with improved paternity and shared parental leave, plus financial support for retrenched workers.
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A Guide to Hiring in Indonesia – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
HR & Payroll Sep 18The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “A Guide to Hiring in Indonesia”, is out now as a free download.
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Singapore Bans Employers of Record Sponsorship: Key Alternatives for Foreign Businesses
HR & Payroll Sep 10Understand Singapore's ban on Employers of Record sponsorship for foreign workers and explore alternative hiring options for non-Singaporean businesses.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024
Published: July 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024
Published: April 2024This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
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