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  March 22, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Competition Law and its Impact on Foreign Companies

  Vietnam’s Law on Competition focuses on competition restraining agreements, market dominance, economic concentration, and unfair practices.
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  March 10, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How to Establish a Trading Company in Vietnam

  A trading company is an ideal choice for companies looking to engage in import and export activities as well as domestic distribution.
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  February 19, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  A Guide to Intellectual Property in Vietnam

  Foreign investors must have a clear understanding of how Intellectual Property (IP) laws operate in Vietnam and what possible recourses are available.
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  February 15, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam: An Introduction to Key Guidelines and Processes

  The Vietnamese government has streamlined the merger and acquisition (M&A) process to encourage new investments.
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  January 18, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Bank Indonesia Issues Regulation on Payment Systems

  Bank Indonesia issued Regulation No.22/23/PBI/2020, which aims to structure the regulatory framework of the country’s payment systems.
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  January 13, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  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.
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  November 30, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  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.
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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.