Other Briefings
The Philippines Issues VAT Exemption for Exporters of Local Purchases
The Philippines has issued a value-added tax (VAT) exemption for registered exporters on their local purchases of goods and services
One Year in, What to Make of Joe Biden’s Asia Trade Policy?
The longer the US stands on the sidelines concerning trade with Asia, the more American businesses face competitive disadvantages on their exports.
Malaysia Imposes Licensing Requirements for Cloud Service Providers
Effective from January 1, 2022, Malaysia has imposed a licensing requirement on the provision of cloud services, although it will only be enforced from April 1, 2022.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: New Protection and Empowerment Measures for Small Businesses
Indonesia’s GR 7/2021 looks to provide greater protection and empowerment to Indonesia’s cooperatives, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
What Support is Available for Singapore Companies to Expand Overseas?
The Market Readiness Assistance grant and Double Tax Deduction Scheme for Internationalization assist Singaporean businesses expand abroad.
Malaysia Issues Tax Exemption for Foreign Sourced Income
The Malaysian government has decided to provide a tax exemption on foreign-sourced income for individual taxpayers, backtracking from their earlier proposal made in the 2022 budget.
Philippines Introduces New Economic Zone Authority Visa for Foreigners
In November 2021, the Philippines Economic Zone Authority introduced a new work visa for foreigners who are sponsored to work in the Philippines by companies registered with PEZA.
Qualifying as a Reputable Exporter and Importer in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued MoT Reg 17/2021, which sets out the criteria and advantages for qualifying as a reputable exporter and importer.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: New Provisions for the Shipping Sector
Indonesia issued Government Regulation 31 of 2021 which amends several aspects of the country’s shipping law.
Scotland Eager to Support Offshore Wind Power Projects in Vietnam
Vietnam’s offshore wind power industry has significant room for growth as a scalable alternative to coal imports.
