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  June 24, 2022 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Thailand, UK Form Joint Trade and Economic Committee

  Thailand and the UK have formed a Joint Trade and Economic Committee to explore new opportunities to improve bilateral trade.
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  June 22, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Timber Industry: Overview, Challenges, and Opportunities for Foreign Investors

  Vietnam is one of the world’s largest exporters of timber and timber products. How can the country leverage this industry to enhance economic growth?
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  June 21, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How to Get a Cybersecurity License in Singapore

  The Cybersecurity Authority of Singapore has launched a new licensing framework for cybersecurity service providers. Under the law, cybersecurity vendors must apply for a license for providing such services.
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  June 20, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Laos-Vietnam Railway, Boosting Laos’ Ambitions to Become a Logistics Hub

  The Laos-Vietnam railway is a proposed railway project aimed to further boost Laos’ ambitions to become a regional logistics hub.
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  June 16, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Cambodia’s Law on Investment: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

  Cambodia’s new investment law aims to increase the country’s competitiveness for foreign investors by modernizing local industries and protecting the rights of investors.
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  June 15, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Vietnam to Build First Hydrogen Plant, Coal to Still be Dominant Power Source

  Vietnam will build its first hydrogen plant, slated to be finished in 2023. However, the country will continue to rely on fossil fuels, especially coal.
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  June 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  New Requirements for MSME Franchise Holders in the Philippines

  The Philippines issued executive order 169 to promote a more equitable and business-friendly environment for MSME franchisees.
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  June 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Signs Digital Trade Deal With the UK

  The UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement aims to advance end-to-end digital trade and encourage digital economy participation by businesses.
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  June 10, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Cambodian Companies Now Required to Use National Domain Name

  Registered companies in Cambodia are now required to use a local domain name such as .com.kh for their websites and email addresses.
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  June 8, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Electric Vehicles in Malaysia: Tax Incentives for Owners and Manufacturers

  As of January 2022, electric vehicle producers in Malaysia can enjoy a variety of tax incentives, such as tax exemptions for imports, excise, and sales.