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Singapore’s DTA Network: What is Covered and How to Claim Relief

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Singapore has one of the world’s most extensive double tax agreement (DTA) networks, attracting international businesses from a multitude of industries. Learn on how your business can qualify and benefit from these incentives.

The Minimum Wage in Indonesia: Increased by 8.5% for 2020

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By January 2020, Indonesia will increase its minimum wage by 8.51 percent from the current 2019 rate. Learn more about how this regulation will impact businesses in the country.

ASEAN as Asia’s New Manufacturing Hub: Too Good to be True?

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Can companies be as productive in ASEAN as they were in China? This article explores productivity rates in some of ASEAN’s top manufacturing hubs.

The Philippines’ Foreign Investment Act: Amendments May Attract FDI from SMEs

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Learn more about the amended provisions of the Foreign Investments Act (FIA) of 1991, aimed to attract greater foreign investment into the country.

Personal Income Tax in Indonesia for Expatriate Workers Explained

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It is important for foreign workers to understand their tax liabilities in Indonesia, and to be able to determine which tax law regime will be applicable to them along with exemptions that may bring.

Indonesia’s Halal Law Takes Effect, Impacting Products and Services

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Indonesia’s Halal Law recently came into effect. Consumer products and related services traded in the country need to be Halal-certified. Learn more here.

China-Singapore FTA: Protocol to Upgrade Agreement in Effect from October 16

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The protocol on upgrading the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA) took effect on October 16. Read on to learn how this impacts regional investors.

Incorporating a Company in Singapore: A Guide for Foreign Investors

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Incorporating a company in Singapore is a fast and efficient process. Read on to learn how to set up a subsidiary, branch office, and representative office.

Malaysia’s 2020 Budget Courts Investment from MNCs, China

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Malaysia’s 2020 budget provides incentives to attract investment from MNCs and China, while also offering incentives for digitizing. In this article, we look at the salient features of the budget and their implications for businesses.

Singapore-Eurasian Economic Union FTA Opens Asia for Russian Businesses

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Chris Devonshire-Ellis writes on the new Singapore-EAEU FTA, which is poised to provide a new, and significant, outlet for Russian investment into Asia. Read on to learn why.

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