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  June 7, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Key Highlights of Cambodia-China Double Taxation Treaty

  The China-Cambodian Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) entered into force on January 26, 2018, and will be applicable to income received on or after January 1, 2019. Read our article to know about the key highlights of the treaty.
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  May 31, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Laos Increases Minimum Monthly Wage for the Third Time in Eight Years

  The Lao government has increased the country’s monthly minimum wage from Kip 900,000 (US$108) to Kip 1,100,000 (US$132) with effect from May 1, 2018. While this is the third such raise in the last eight years, the revised wages are still significantly lower than those in neighboring countries in ASEAN.
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  May 25, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Myanmar’s Daily Minimum Wage Increased from Kyat 3,600 to Kyat 4,800

  Myanmar’s union government has increased the country’s daily minimum wage for an eight-hour work day from Kyat 3,600 (US$2.65) to Kyat 4,800 (US$3.54). The wage increase is the first since Myanmar introduced a minimum wage as part of the government’s labor market reforms in 2015.
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  May 23, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Cambodia Grants Validation to European Union Patents

  Cambodia is the first Asian country to grant validation to European patents. Read our latest article to know what requirements are to be met in order to validate patents in Cambodia.
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  May 11, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  IP Protection in the Philippines’ Food and Beverage Industry

  In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their IP in the Philippines’ food and beverage industry.
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  March 30, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Managing Trade Secrets in Thailand

  Trade secrets are protected by law in many ASEAN countries including Thailand. In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their trade secrets in Thailand.
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  January 29, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 8 minutes
  

  IP Considerations in Singapore’s Healthcare and Medical Technologies Sector

  Underpinned by both rising disposable income and progressively aging population, Singapore offers various business opportunities in healthcare and medical technologies sectors. South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the pre-market IP issues that companies need to consider.
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  December 11, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Myanmar’s New Companies Law

  On December 6, 2017, Myanmar’s President U Htin Kyaw approved the new Myanmar Companies Act, 2017, replacing the country’s century-old Companies Act of 1914. The new law seeks to modernize corporate governance in Myanmar in line with international best practices. Read more in our latest article.
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  November 29, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 9 minutes
  

  Proposed Changes to Singapore’s Patent Regime

  In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the proposed changes to Singapore’s patent law and their implications for SMEs.
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  November 16, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement Signed

  The ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) was signed during the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila. The pact, which will come into force on January 1, 2019 is expected to benefit foreign businesses significantly as it will expand Hong Kong’s network to cover all major economies in South East Asia.