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February 29, 2024
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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

 
 

ASEAN EDITION

 
 
 

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

 
 
 
Singapore Budget 2024: A Strategic Blueprint for Business Growth and Sustainability
 
In a significant move to bolster economic resilience and sustainability, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr. Lawrence Wong, unveiled the ambitious Singapore Budget 2024 on February 16...
 
 
 
Navigating ESG Reporting in Singapore
 
Sustainability reporting in Singapore has evolved since the turn of the millennium with reporting provisions for Singapore-based companies have slowly increased. Since 2016, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has made it...
 
 
 
Updates on Indonesia’s Social Security Schemes
 
The Indonesian Government introduced the second amendment to Government Regulation No. 44 of 2015 concerning the Work Accident Benefit Program – “JKK”) and the Life Insurance Program – “JKM” through Government...
 
 
 
Laos Implements Mandatory Bank Accounts for Foreign Investors
 
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), the country’s central bank, issued a new regulation that mandates foreign investors to open a local bank account, within 15 days of obtaining a business license. This rule applies from...
 
 
 
Key Tax Changes for Foreign Firms in Vietnam
 
Changes to several taxes in Vietnam have taken effect in 2024. Some of these changes have been made to provide economic stimulus, whereas others have been made to bring Vietnam’s tax policies in line with changes into...
 
 
 

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