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CNSearch ASEAN Briefing News
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COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Outs in ASEAN & Asia – Live Updates by Country
We will be operating this article as a running live update service to keep businesses in the ASEAN region informed with regards to the coronavirus.
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Singapore’s 2021 Public Holidays
ASEAN Briefing outlines Singapore’s official public holidays in 2021. Businesses should take note of the official holiday schedule and plan accordingly.
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Singapore Launches Program to Support Green and Sustainability Linked Loans
The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently launched the world’s first grant scheme to support green and sustainability-linked loans (GSLS).
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Japan’s JICA Provides Loans to Support SMEs and Infrastructure in Myanmar
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed a loan agreement with the government of Myanmar to provide 42.7 billion yen to support SMEs and infrastructure.
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Vietnam Intellectual Property Office Issues New Regulation on Document Signing
Vietnam’s VNIPO issued Notice 13822, providing new requirements for legal representatives of IP applicants/owners to sign documents on their behalf.
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Understanding Labuan’s New Tax Framework
Labuan, a federal territory of Malaysia, issued a new tax framework in early 2019, which impacts a variety of tax requirements, such as the abolition of the 20,000-ringgit tax ceiling.
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US Extends GSP Status for Indonesia
The US extended Indonesia’s Generalized System of Preference (GSP) status in early November 2020, meaning thousands of Indonesian exports to the US are duty free.
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Myanmar Opens Stock Market to Foreign Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (SECM) has allowed resident and non-resident foreigners to participate in securities trading on the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX).
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Cambodia Launches Digital Currency: Key Features
The National Bank of Cambodia launched its first digital currency, named Bakong, which was co-developed by Japanese fintech firm SORAMITSU.
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The Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble: Salient Features
From November 22, 2020, the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble will come into effect, allowing short-term visitors to travel between both countries.
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