Other Briefings
Investing in Indonesia’s Nongsa Special Economic Zone
Indonesia’s Nongsa Special Economic Zone, located on Batam Island, offers a variety of opportunities for foreign investors.
Indonesia New Tax Regime for Benefits-in-Kind
Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance issued Regulation 66 of 2023 (MOF 66/2023) to govern the tax treatment of benefits-in-kind.
Economic Partnership Talks Launched by Indonesia and Peru
Indonesia and Peru have begun negotiations on a future Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the aim of increasing bilateral trade and investments.
Philippines and EU Resume Free Trade Talks
The Philippines and the European Union have resumed talks over a possible future free trade agreement.
Laos Launches Digital Currency Trial
Laos has successfully trialed a digital currency prototype—the Digital Lao Kip—in cooperation with Japanese fintech company SORAMITSU.
How to Set Up a Representative Office in Indonesia
Opening a representative office is the fastest and simplest way of establishing a legal entity in Indonesia.
Singapore’s New COMPASS System Set to Roll Out in September
Singapore will introduce a new points system for Employment Pass applicants in September, in addition to higher qualifying salary thresholds.
Proposed Regulatory Framework for Single Family Offices in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is proposing a regulatory framework for single-family that would allow it to enhance its defense against money laundering in the SFO industry.
Boosting Share Market Liquidity: Decreased Stamp Duty on Bursa Malaysia Trades
Malaysia has reduced the stamp duty rate for shares traded on Bursa Malaysia from 0.15 percent to 0.1 percent.
Recent Developments in the Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement
Singapore and Australia updated the progress of their Green Economy Agreement during the 8th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting in June 2023.
