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  June 9, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Understanding Social Insurance in Singapore

  We discuss the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and the Retirement Sum Topping-Up (RSTU) scheme – key components of Singapore’s social insurance.
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  June 8, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  How to Open a Corporate Bank Account in Singapore?

  We discuss the requirements to open a corporate bank account in Singapore, including the necessary documents, and procedures, and note the country’s prominent banking institutions.
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  June 7, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  A Closer Look at Vietnam’s Anti-Money Laundering Law

  Vietnam’s updated Anti-Money Laundering Law went into effect in March 2023. The Law aims to prevent financial crimes in the financial system.
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  June 6, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Comparing Singapore Business Entities: Choosing the Right Structure for Your Venture

  Foreign companies can set up a variety of business structures in Singapore for their investments.
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  June 2, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Navigating Intellectual Property Rights in Indonesia: An Overview

  We discuss the types of intellectual property that are afforded protection in Indonesia and the associated procedural formalities.
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  June 1, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Singapore Allows Companies and Trusts to Adopt Virtual Annual Meetings

  Singapore is now allowing companies and business trusts to adopt virtual annual general meetings (AGMs). We provide the details.
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  May 31, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Setting Up a Business in Nusantara, Indonesia: Investor Requirements, Tax Benefits

  We discuss Indonesia’s corporate establishment requirements and tax benefits for investors in Nusantara, the new capital city.
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  May 30, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Unleashing Nickel’s Potential: Indonesia’s Journey to Global Prominence

  We look at the foreign investment potential in Indonesia’s commodities sector, with a focus on nickel resources and EV battery manufacturing.
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  May 26, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Investment Hotspots in the Philippines: Promising Sectors to Watch

  The Philippines is working to move up the global value chains, thereby presenting foreign investors with newfound opportunities.
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  May 25, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  A Guide to Withholding Taxes in Indonesia

  Taxpayers in Indonesia are obligated to withhold taxes on certain payments to residents and non-residents.