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  November 19, 2019 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

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

  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.
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  November 14, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

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

  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.
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  November 12, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

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

  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.
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  November 8, 2019 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Tax Incentives for Businesses in Singapore

  Companies setting up in Singapore are eligible for various tax incentives if their business is deemed beneficial to the country’s economic development. Learn more on what these incentives entail.
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  November 1, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

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

  Learn more about the amended provisions of the Foreign Investments Act (FIA) of 1991, aimed to attract greater foreign investment into the country.
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  October 30, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Personal Income Tax in Indonesia for Expatriate Workers Explained

  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.
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  October 25, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

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

  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.
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  October 23, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

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

  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.
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  October 18, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Incorporating a Company in Singapore: A Guide for Foreign Investors

  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.
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  October 17, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s 2020 Budget Courts Investment from MNCs, China

  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.