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April 18, 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 Contemplates Protective Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amidst Surging Trade Deficit
 
The Thai government is considering imposing a seven percent value-added tax on Chinese goods priced less than 1,500 baht (US$40) that are routed through Thailand’s free trade zones to protect local businesses being...
 
 
 
Navigating Lao E-Commerce: Understanding the Latest Tax Regulations
 
Under the latest guidance, non-resident suppliers of digital goods and services, e-commerce providers, and digital platform providers must register and pay for VAT through the DTax System. The new rules will apply to...
 
 
 
Thailand Bolsters EV Support Scheme to Drive Adoption and Foster Battery Innovation
 
On February 21, 2024, Thailand’s National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) approved new measures to support the uptake of electric buses (e-buses) and electric trucks (e-trucks), along with the...
 
 
 
Vietnam’s Legal Framework for Personal Data Protection Initiated
 
Vietnam announced the development of the Law on Personal Data Protection to bolster data privacy measures and align regulations for a more cohesive framework. This initiative, along with the introduction of the PDPD...
 
 
 
Philippines Signs Second Protocol of ASEAN-Australia-NZ FTA
 
The Philippines ratified the Second Protocol of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) to boost trade and investment opportunities and modernize the agreement to enhance market access and...
 
 
 
India-ASEAN Trade Pact to Review Tariff Discrepancies on Goods
 
The India-ASEAN trade pact is under review, with the former hoping to address tariff irregularities on specific goods within the agreement.
 
 
 

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