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  January 24, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act and ASEAN

  Read our latest article to know more about the US Asia Reassurance Initiative Act and what it means for ASEAN.
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  December 28, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2019 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

  An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2019, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, is out now and available for complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
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  November 29, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s 2019 Budget: Salient Features

  On November 2, 2018, Malaysia’s Minister of Finance Lim Guan Eng tabled the country’s much anticipated 2019 budget. In this article, we look at the salient features of the budget and their implications for businesses.
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  October 25, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Bank Indonesia to Standardize QR Code Payment

  Quick Response Code (QR Code) is increasingly being used as one of the digital payment methods in Indonesia. In view of this, Bank Indonesia (BI) plans to issue a regulation related to standardization of QR Code payment in the country.
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  October 18, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore: Key Legislative Changes on AGMs and Annual Returns

  With effect from August 31, 2018, three key legislative changes have been made to the Singapore compliance landscape in a bid to uphold the country’s business-friendly reputation. Read our latest article to know what these key amendments are.
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  October 12, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Eases Tax Holiday Policy for New FDI Projects in All Sectors

  In a bid to attract more investment to support the country’s economic growth, Indonesia recently issued a new regulation granting a 100 percent Corporate Income Tax (CIT) cut to new FDI-backed businesses across all sectors. Read our latest article to know more.
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  September 28, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Indonesia Market Entry Models: Representative Office

  There are two main market entry options available for foreign investors looking to expand into Indonesia: a Limited Liability Company and a Representative Office. In this article, we discuss the Representative Office.
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  September 14, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Market Entry Models: Limited Liability Company

  There are two main market entry options available for foreign investors looking to expand into Indonesia: a Limited Liability Company and a Representative Office. In this article, we discuss the Indonesian Limited Liability Company or Penanaman Modal Asing (PT PMA).
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  August 31, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Malaysia to Re-Introduce Sales and Services Tax from September 1

  On September 1, 2018, Malaysia will re-introduce the Sales and Services Tax (SST), replacing the three-year-old Goods and Services Tax (GST). Read our latest Regulatory Brief to know more about this levy.
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  August 10, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  IP Considerations for the ICT Industry in Singapore

  In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their IP rights in Singapore’s ICT industry.