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Cambodia Negotiating FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union

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Cambodia is hoping to emulate Vietnam’s success in establishing a strong bilateral trade and investment relationship with Russia.

Why Setting Up in Singapore Makes Sense for Business in ASEAN

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Singapore is a preeminent destination for setting up a regional headquarters to pursue business opportunities across ASEAN and Asia. Learn why here.

Non-Profit Organization Entities in Singapore: PCLG, Society, and Charitable Trust

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There are three forms of non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Singapore. Read on to learn more about PCLG, Society, and Charitable Trust structures.

Expatriate Workers in Indonesia: New Regulation on Positions Open for Employment

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Labor issued Regulation 228, 2019 to define the types of job positions open to expatriate workers in the country.

How SMEs Can Secure Their IT System: Simple Steps

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SMEs frequently underestimate the importance of cybersecurity to their business. It’s often not a question of “if” your company will be attacked but “when” . Cybersecurity is an often-overlooked item in small and medium sized companies (SMEs), putting these companies at risk every day. Lack of IT experts, fear of high costs, or even lack […]

Indonesia is Moving its Capital – What Does it Mean for Businesses?

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The Indonesian government announced plans to relocate its capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan. Read our analysis of what this could mean for businesses.

Singapore to Sign Free Trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union in October

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Singapore is scheduled to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in October 2019. Learn more about what this means for investors in this op/ed from Chris Devonshire-Ellis.

ASEAN Countries Want Free Trade Agreements to Develop Russian Trade

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ASEAN member states called for improvements in the region’s Free Trade status with Russia. Nearly all members with the exception of Vietnam, which has a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-inclusive Eurasian Economic Union, suffer from low bilateral trade volumes with Russia.

Export Services in Indonesia: Eligible for Zero-Rated VAT

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance issued regulation PMK-32, which expanded the list of export services eligible for zero-rated value added tax. Learn more about how to take advantage of this reform.

The ASEAN-Hong Kong China Free Trade Agreement

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The ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) came into effect on June 11 for Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Learn more about what it means for businesses in ASEAN and Hong Kong.

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