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  June 11, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing 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: 4 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.
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  April 22, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Cambodia Issues Decree on Tax for E-Commerce Transactions: How Can Businesses Comply?

  Non-resident entities that do not have permanent establishments in Cambodia must register for VAT with the Cambodian tax authority.
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  April 12, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Vietnam Unveils New Criteria for Hi-tech Enterprises: Decision 10

  The government issued Decision No. 10/2021/QD-TTg which details criteria for identifying hi-tech businesses.