Other Briefings
Indonesia’s New Provisions for the Construction Sector Under Omnibus Law
GR 14/2021 revises several provisions of Indonesia’s Construction Law of 2007. These include simplifying the business licensing process and the obligation of technology transfer by qualified foreign construction workers.
New Regulation Opens Up Foreign Investment Opportunities in Indonesia’s Hospital Sector
Indonesia’s hospital sector is now open to 100 percent foreign investment thanks to the Omnibus Law.
Establishing a Representative Office in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Establishing a representative office in Malaysia is often the fastest and most cost-effective way to have a legal entity and study the local market before determining viable opportunities.
Indonesia Regulates the Prohibition of Certain Goods for Import and Export Under the Omnibus Law
MoT Reg 18 provides an updated list of the types of goods that are prohibited from being imported to and exported from Indonesia.
One Year in, What to Make of Joe Biden’s Asia Trade Policy?
The longer the US stands on the sidelines concerning trade with Asia, the more American businesses face competitive disadvantages on their exports.
Qualifying as a Reputable Exporter and Importer in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued MoT Reg 17/2021, which sets out the criteria and advantages for qualifying as a reputable exporter and importer.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2022 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2022 is out now and available to download.
The Completed China-Laos Railway: Bringing Opportunities for ASEAN and the Asia Pacific
The completed China-Laos railway can transform Laos from a landlocked country into a land-linked hub that connects the wider region.
RCEP and Vietnam: New Opportunities for Investors
As Vietnam moves to become a high-tech manufacturer, the RCEP can help local firms increase exports and attract high-quality goods for its consumers.
Vietnam to Increase Production of Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine
Vietnam and Russia have agreed to expand the production of the Sputnik V vaccine in Vietnam.
