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  August 11, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Establishing a Representative Office in Thailand

  A representative office is the ideal business entity for foreign investors seeking to explore the Thai market.
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  August 8, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Malaysia Makes Amendments to its Patent Act: Key Highlights

  Malaysia has made amendments to its Patent Act to ensure that its patent protection laws are in line with international standards.
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  August 5, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  How to Establish a Branch Office in Thailand

  Establishing a branch office in Thailand can be more timely when compared to incorporating a private limited company. However, the branch office can be 100 percent foreign-owned.
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  August 3, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How to Establish a Private Limited Company in Thailand

  Understand how to establish a private limited company in Thailand, the preferred structure for foreign investors looking to have a legal presence in the country.
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  July 19, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Changes to Merger and Acquisition Rules in Malaysia

  Malaysia has made changes to its merger and acquisition rules to increase flexibility and transparency and improve regulatory enforcement.
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  June 21, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How to Get a Cybersecurity License in Singapore

  Cybersecurity vendors in Singapore must apply for a license if they provide certain types of services. We answer FAQs including eligibility for fee reduction.
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  June 16, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Cambodia’s Law on Investment: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

  Cambodia’s new investment law aims to increase the country’s competitiveness for foreign investors by modernizing local industries and protecting the rights of investors.
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  June 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  New Requirements for MSME Franchise Holders in the Philippines

  The Philippines issued executive order 169 to promote a more equitable and business-friendly environment for MSME franchisees.
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  June 10, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Cambodian Companies Now Required to Use National Domain Name

  Registered companies in Cambodia are now required to use a local domain name such as .com.kh for their websites and email addresses.
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  June 2, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  How to Register a Trust in Cambodia?

  Cambodia’s Prakas 003 sets out the establishment, function, and registration requirements of trusts in the country.