Other Briefings
Indonesia Issues New Regulation on Investment Activity Reports
Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) issued regulation BKPM Reg 6/2020, which pertains to the submission of investment activity reports (LKPM) by foreign companies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cambodia Launches New Online Business Registration System
The Cambodian government launched its new online business registration system (Single Portal) on June 15, 2020.
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.
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.
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.
Singapore Launches Fast Track Patent Program
Singapore’s SG Patent Fast track Program aims to approve patent applications in as quickly as six months.
