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April 11, 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:

 
 
 
Thailand Bolsters EV Support Scheme to Drive Adoption and Foster Battery Innovation
 
Thailand has announced new measures to support the uptake of electric buses (e-buses) and electric trucks (e-trucks), along with the establishment of battery bases.
 
 
 
Vietnam’s Legal Framework for Personal Data Protection Initiated
 
Vietnam is developing the Law on Personal Data Protection to enhance data privacy in the country and streamline current regulations.
 
 
 
Philippines Signs Second Protocol of ASEAN-Australia-NZ FTA
 
This second protocol is anticipated to bolster market access, integrate MSMEs into global value chains, and stimulate e-commerce adoption.
 
 
 
Indonesia’s Minimum Wage Rates for 2024
 
Minimum wage regulations in Indonesia are set at the provincial or district level, rather than being uniform across the entire country.
 
 
 
Why Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal Project is Worrying Vietnam
 
Despite Cambodia's optimistic projections, the Funan Techo Canal project, aiming to connect Phnom Penh with Kep province through a waterway, raises socioeconomic, political, and environmental worries for Vietnam.
 
 
 

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Corporate Tax Planning for Businesses in Vietnam in 2024
 
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