Other Briefings
Vietnam Amends Rules on Labeling Goods, in Effect from Feb.15, 2022
Vietnam’s Decree 111/2021 aims to tackle tax evasion and fraud, and mandates businesses that produce, export, or import goods to record and determine the origin of their goods.
Philippines Amends Retail Trade Liberalization Act to Attract Foreign Investment
The Philippines has approved the final amendments to the Retail Trade Liberalization Act, which aims to ease foreign investments in the retail sector.
Indonesia Passes Bill to Build New Capital City: Deadline 2024
Indonesia’s new capital needs major investment for its development, which presents ample opportunities for foreign businesses.
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.
Malaysia Imposes Licensing Requirements for Cloud Service Providers
Effective from January 1, 2022, Malaysia has imposed a licensing requirement on the provision of cloud services, although it will only be enforced from April 1, 2022.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: New Protection and Empowerment Measures for Small Businesses
Indonesia’s GR 7/2021 looks to provide greater protection and empowerment to Indonesia’s cooperatives, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: New Provisions for the Shipping Sector
Indonesia issued Government Regulation 31 of 2021 which amends several aspects of the country’s shipping law.
Scotland Eager to Support Offshore Wind Power Projects in Vietnam
Vietnam’s offshore wind power industry has significant room for growth as a scalable alternative to coal imports.
New Online Systems for Business Registration and Tax Incentive Applications in the Philippines
The Philippines has issued two new online systems for business registration and tax incentive applications.
Malaysia Looking to Increase Palm Oil Exports to Bangladesh
Malaysia is eager to increase palm oil exports to Bangladesh as the country seeks to increase its global market share of the industry.
