Other Briefings
Government Facilities for National Strategic Projects Under Indonesia’s Omnibus Law
GR 42/2021 contains provisions on the facilities aimed to accelerate the implementation of national strategic projects in Indonesia.
New Provisions for Indonesia’s Postal, Telecommunications, and Broadcasting Sectors Under the Omnibus Law
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law provides new provisions for the postal, telecommunications, and broadcasting industries.
Establishing a Private Limited Company in Malaysia
Establishing a private limited company (locally known as a Sendirian Berhad – Sdn Bhd) is the most common type of business entity in Malaysia for foreign investors.
Philippines Senate Passes Bill Allowing 100 Percent Foreign Ownership of Public Services
The Philippines Senate has passed the final reading of Bill 2094, which amends the Public Service Act by enabling the 100 percent foreign ownership of public services.
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.
Thailand’s Laem Chabang Deep Seaport to Begin Phase 3 Expansion
Thailand’s Laem Chabang deep seaport is to begin its Phase 3 expansion that will see the port have a container throughput capacity of 18 million TEUs per year once completed in 2029.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law Looks to Support the Aviation Industry
Indonesia’s GR 32/2021, an implementing regulation of the Omnibus Law, aims to support the recent liberalization of Indonesia’s aviation industry.
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.
Indonesia and Singapore Sign Important Defense, Airspace Management, and Extradition Treaties
Indonesia and Singapore signed three landmark treaties covering defense, airspace boundaries management, and extradition.
