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  June 22, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore to Increase Port Dues Rates from 2022

  The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will implement a two-phase increase in port dues rates from January 2022.
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  June 14, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  A Step by Step Guide to Import and Export Procedures in Vietnam

  With foreign investors showing significant interest in Vietnam, it is important for them to clearly understand the country’s import and export procedures.
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  June 11, 2021 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam Eases Enterprise Registration: Decree 1

  Vietnam’s Decree 01/2021/ND-CP (Decree 1) implements changes regarding enterprise registration and notification of enterprise information.
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  June 10, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Guide to Singapore’s Import and Export Procedures

  In line with Singapore’s business-friendly environment, the country’s import and export procedures are relatively efficient and simple.
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  May 28, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s Central Bank Provides Financing Facility for High-Tech SMEs

  Malaysia’s Central Bank has established a 1 billion ringgit (US$241 million) financing facility to support high-tech SMEs impacted by the pandemic.
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  May 27, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Decree 31 Provides Guidance on Implementation of the Investment Law

  Vietnam’s Decree 31 provides guidance on the sectors foreign investors are subject to market access restrictions.
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  May 21, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Increases Paid-up Capital Requirements for Foreign Companies

  Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board issued BKPM Regulation 4 of 2021 regarding an increase of paid-up capital requirements for foreign investors.
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  May 11, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Optimizing Investments in Vietnam’s Conditional Sectors

  Vietnam’s conditional sectors represent a number of opportunities for investors looking to tap into this market segment.
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  May 3, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Vietnam to Start Regulating Cryptocurrencies

  While cryptocurrency trading and use are booming globally in terms of popularity, the Vietnamese legislation makes no reference to such transactions.
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  April 29, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Risk Based Business Licensing

  Indonesia’s Regulation 5 of 2021 introduces a risk-based approach to the issuance of business licenses.