Other Briefings
Vietnam Issues Guidance on Electronic Tax Payment Transactions: Circular 19
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Circular 19/2021/TT-BTC (Circular 19) guiding regulations on electronic tax transactions.
Singapore Enhances Support Measures to Help Individuals and Businesses
Singapore has prepared S$800 million (US$604 million) worth of enhanced measures for individuals and businesses during the Phase 2 period.
Malaysia’s Central Bank Provides Financing Facility for High-Tech SMEs
Malaysia’s Central Bank has established a 1 billion ringgit (US$241 million) financing facility to support high-tech SMEs impacted by the pandemic.
Vietnam’s Decree 31 Provides Guidance on Implementation of the Investment Law
Vietnam’s Decree 31 provides guidance on the sectors foreign investors are subject to market access restrictions.
Tokopedia and Gojek Merger Creates Indonesia’s Largest Digital Services Company
Indonesia’s biggest internet companies Gojek and Tokopedia announced a US$18 billion merger in what is the country’s largest-ever business deal.
Reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore Border: Strict Health Protocols to Impact Travelers
As of May 17, visitors from both countries can cross the border for compassionate reasons, such as visiting family members that are critically ill.
Indonesia Increases Paid-up Capital Requirements for Foreign Companies
Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board issued BKPM Regulation 4 of 2021 regarding an increase of paid-up capital requirements for foreign investors.
Opportunities for Russian Investors in ASEAN
Each ASEAN country presents its own unique investment opportunities to Russian businesses, ranging from exports of military hardware to wheat to high-tech manufacturing.
Vietnam – Belgium Relations: Increasing Trade and Opportunities for Investors
Since the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement took effect in 2020, Belgium has played a significant role in promoting trade and foreign investments into Vietnam.
UK and Thailand to Cooperate in New Era of Smart City Development
The UK and Thailand have jointly launched the “UK Thailand Tech Export Academy” to promote the development of “smart cities” across Thailand.
