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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.
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  January 28, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam Amends Rules on Labeling Goods, in Effect from Feb.15, 2022

  Vietnam’s Decree 111/2021 aims to tackle tax evasion and fraud, and mandates businesses that produce, export, or import goods to record and determine the origin of their goods.
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  January 27, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Singapore Makes Amendments to Company Laws to Improve Compliance

  Singapore’s Parliament approved amendments to two company laws. Businesses must now keep registers of their nominee shareholders and their nominators.
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  January 21, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  The Philippines Issues VAT Exemption for Exporters of Local Purchases

  The Philippines has issued a value-added tax (VAT) exemption for registered exporters on their local purchases of goods and services
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  January 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: New Protection and Empowerment Measures for Small Businesses

  Indonesia’s GR 7/2021 looks to provide greater protection and empowerment to Indonesia’s cooperatives, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
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  January 5, 2022 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Qualifying as a Reputable Exporter and Importer in Indonesia

  Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued MoT Reg 17/2021, which sets out the criteria and advantages for qualifying as a reputable exporter and importer.
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  December 31, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  New Online Systems for Business Registration and Tax Incentive Applications in the Philippines

  The Philippines has issued two new online systems for business registration and tax incentive applications.
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  December 16, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Provides Funding Package to Spur IPO Growth

  Singapore introduced a new funding package to support high-growth companies raising capital in the country’s public equity market.
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  November 10, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Relaxed Foreign Ownership Laws on Real Estate

  Indonesia has made it easier for foreigners to own real estate in the country through Government Regulation 18 of 2021.
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  September 21, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Electronic Signatures in Singapore: What Businesses Need to Know

  Individuals and companies are increasingly using electronic signatures, or e-signatures, to sign contracts and complete other transactions in Singapore.