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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:

 
 
 
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
 
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2024, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
 
 
 
Indonesia Introduces Bridging Visa Policy
 
Indonesia has introduced a new ‘bridging visa’ policy which enables foreigners to stay in the country while they are processing their resident permits, thus allowing them to save time and costs, as well as providing...
 
 
 
Prabowo Subianto Becomes Indonesian President
 
On April 22, 2024, Indonesia’s General Election Commission officially declared Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the next president and vice president respectively.
 
 
 
Singapore Designates Lawrence Wong as Prime Minister, Effective May 15
 
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as Prime Minister in May from Lee Hsien Loong, who will step down after 20 years in office. This is only the fourth time in Singapore’s history that a...
 
 
 
Formalized Flexible Work Arrangements to Be Introduced in Singapore from December 2024
 
Singapore is set to implement new tripartite guidelines requiring all employers to have a formal process in place for workers to request flexible work arrangements, starting December 2024. This mandate aims to foster...
 
 
 
Lawrence Wong’s Visit Boosts Singapore-Germany Relations
 
In a significant step to bolster Singapore’s international relations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong recently concluded a visit to Berlin, Germany, from April 8 to 10, 2024. This visit...
 
 
 
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...
 
 
 

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Goods and Services Taxes in India 2024
 
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