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  July 28, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Indonesia Allows the Import of Certain Manufactured Goods Hoping to Kick-Start Local Production

  Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued Reg 59/2020 in June 2020 that limits the number of industries allowed to import manufactured goods.
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  July 24, 2020 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code Amendments to Ease Doing Business

  Thailand’s government approved new amendments to the country’s Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) aimed at improving the business climate.
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  July 16, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Regulation on Cosmetic Products Notifications Provides Criteria for License Distribution

  Indonesia issues new criteria for businesses to receive licenses for the distribution of cosmetic products.
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  June 24, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Cambodia Launches New Online Business Registration System

  The Cambodian government launched its new online business registration system (Single Portal) on June 15, 2020.
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  June 16, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Introduces New Guidelines for E-commerce Transactions

  Singapore introduced its first ever Guidelines for E-commerce Transactions (TR 76) to help businesses develop customer-centric e-commerce policies.
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  June 11, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Indonesia Issues Implementing Regulation for E-commerce Sector: Key Features

  In May 2020, Indonesia issued Regulation 50 of 2020, which is an implementing regulation for the country’s Law on E-commerce.
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  June 9, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Singapore Issues Guidelines on the Resumption of Business

  Singapore began to ease more of its lockdown measures on June 2, 2020, through the first of three phases of opening up the country.
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  May 21, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Launches Fast Track Patent Program

  Singapore’s SG Patent Fast track Program aims to approve patent applications in as quickly as six months.
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  May 14, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s BKPM Issues Guidelines on Electronic Business Licensing

  Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board issued Reg BKPM1/2020, which provides guidelines on the implementation of its electronic business licensing service.
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  April 29, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Singapore’s COVID-19 Temporary Measures Act Provides Legal Basis for Force Majeure

  The COVID-19 Temporary Measures Act provides relief for businesses unable to fulfil their contractual obligations.