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  May 11, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Thailand Issues First Personal Data Protection Act

  Thailand’s first-ever law on personal data protection will come into force on June 1, 2022, after being postponed since 2019.
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  May 9, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Cambodia’s First Law on Competition: What Investors Need to Know

  In October 2021, Cambodia’s Law on Competition came into effect, marking the country’s first-ever anti-trust law following 15 years of deliberations and delays.
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  April 19, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  New Criteria for Family Offices in Singapore to Receive Tax Incentives

  The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced new stricter criteria for family offices to receive tax incentives in Singapore. The new rules apply as of April 18, 2022.
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  March 28, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Proposed Amendments to Thailand’s Public Limited Companies Act

  The draft amendments to Thailand’s Public Limited Companies Act aim to modernize the corporate process by allowing meetings between shareholders and directors to be held online.
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  March 21, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How to Set Up a Representative Office in Indonesia

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law has made amendments to how a Representative Office is established. Read our article to know what these key procedures are.
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  March 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Guide to Company Deregistration in Indonesia

  ASEAN Briefing provides a guide on how to deregister a limited liability company and representative office in Indonesia.
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  March 9, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Establishing a Branch Office in Malaysia

  Establishing a branch office can be a quick and cost-effective way for foreign businesses looking to explore the Malaysian market.
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  March 1, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Establishing a Private Limited Company in Malaysia

  Establishing a private limited company (locally known as a Sendirian Berhad – Sdn Bhd) is the most common type of business entity in Malaysia for foreign investors.
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  February 9, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Establishing a Representative Office in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Investors

  Establishing a representative office in Malaysia is often the fastest and most cost-effective way to have a legal entity and study the local market before determining viable opportunities.
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  February 2, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Regulates the Prohibition of Certain Goods for Import and Export Under the Omnibus Law

  MoT Reg 18 provides an updated list of the types of goods that are prohibited from being imported to and exported from Indonesia.