Curated Legal Business Insights

Vietnam’s New Draft Decree on Competition: Key Changes to Merger Control Rules

Legal and Tax Updates 9th Oct, 2026

AI Governance in Indonesia: A Framework for Responsible AI and Investment Readiness

Technology, Media and Telecoms 8th Oct, 2026

Halal Certification in Indonesia: BPJPH Rules, Pre-Shipment Inspections, and the 2026 Compliance Deadline

Trade and Tariffs 6th Oct, 2026

Myanmar Tax Guide 2026

Tax & Transfer Pricing 28th Sep, 2026

DFDL Myanmar Banking and Finance Update Compendium 2025–2026

Banking and Finance 25th Sep, 2026

Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Implementing Regulation: What Businesses Need to Know Before January 2027

Technology, Media and Telecoms 24th Sep, 2026

Series I – AI-Related Disputes in Asia: Not So Artificially Intelligent

Publications 24th Sep, 2026

Vietnam Rolls out Three New Cybersecurity Decrees: Key Changes Businesses Need to Know

Technology, Media and Telecoms 18th Sep, 2026

KPPU Merger Filing in Indonesia: Notification Requirements, Penalty Cases, and How to Stay Compliant

Corporate and M&A 15th Sep, 2026

Cambodia and Myanmar: Sign Double Taxation Agreement

Tax & Transfer Pricing 14th Sep, 2026

Thailand’s Employee Welfare Fund Contributions to Start in October 2026

Employment 10th Sep, 2026

Indonesia’s International Financial Center (PFII): What the New Framework Means for Investors and Businesses

Banking and Finance 9th Sep, 2026

Commercial Lease Agreements in Indonesia: 10 Legal Risks Every Tenant Should Know

Dispute Resolution 7th Sep, 2026

Cambodia: The Ministry of Commerce Transitions Access to the Business Registration System to CamDigiKey

Legal and Tax Updates 7th Sep, 2026

Bangladesh: Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution Services

Dispute Resolution 3rd Sep, 2026

Foreign Investment in Indonesia’s Crypto Market: PT PMA Structures, Licensing, and Market Entry

Banking and Finance 2nd Sep, 2026

Cambodia: 2027 Foreign Employee Quota Application Window Now Open

Employment 1st Sep, 2026

Crypto Assets in Indonesia: Legal Status and Regulatory Architecture

Banking and Finance 31st Aug, 2026

Vietnam: New Data Sanctions Regime Has Real Teeth – What Decree 330/2026 Means for Your Business

Compliance & Regulatory 31st Aug, 2026

Myanmar: IRD Clarifies Tax Obligations and Procedures on Real Estate Transfers in Myanmar

Tax & Transfer Pricing 26th Aug, 2026

Myanmar Investment Commission Issues New Investment Scrutiny Procedures

Corporate & Commercial 25th Aug, 2026

Ship Arrest: 10 Questions That Matter Most – Series II (Bangladesh, Cambodia & Thailand)

Dispute Resolution 24th Aug, 2026

Vietnam Overhauls FX Rules for Foreign Investment: Circular 38/2026/TT-NHNN

Foreign Direct Investments 20th Aug, 2026

Beyond the Tariff: What the New Section 301 Measures Mean for ASEAN Supply Chains

Trade and Tariffs 17th Aug, 2026

Cambodia: NBC Notification Obligation for Single-Purpose E-Wallet Issuers

Legal and Tax Updates 17th Aug, 2026

Cambodia: Tax Incentives Introduced for 2026 Government Securities

Tax & Transfer Pricing 14th Aug, 2026

Cambodia: Prakas 584 Clarifies Rules on the Assumption of Tax Liability for Business Transfers, Share Transfers and Mergers in Cambodia

Tax & Transfer Pricing 13th Aug, 2026

Vietnam: SBV Tightens the Rules on Outbound Investment Lending – What Circular 32/2026/TT-NHNN Changes

Banking and Finance 12th Aug, 2026

New U.S. Section 301 Tariffs on ASEAN Imports: Key Implications for Exporters and Importers

Trade and Tariffs 11th Aug, 2026

US Indonesia Trade Deal: Where the Agreement Stands Now on Business, Sovereignty, and Climate

Trade and Tariffs 10th Aug, 2026

Cambodia: Tax Relief Measures on the Transfer of Ownership or Possession of Immovable Property

Tax & Transfer Pricing 7th Aug, 2026

Beneficial Ownership Rules in Indonesia: What They Mean for Foreign Investment Company’s Annual Reporting

Corporate Advisory 5th Aug, 2026

The Singapore-Indonesia Tax Treaty: An Essential Guide for Investors and Advisors

Tax & Transfer Pricing 3rd Aug, 2026

Vietnam: New Framework for the Development of Offshore Wind

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 3rd Aug, 2026

Hiring Expatriates in Indonesia: Work Permits, RPTKA, and Quota Rules

Employment 31st Jul, 2026

Vietnam: Key Highlights on UBO Identification Requirements under Decree No. 296/2026/ND-CP

Corporate Advisory 31st Jul, 2026

Corporate Fraud in Indonesia: Remedies and Asset Recovery for Foreign Investors

Dispute Resolution 30th Jul, 2026

Cambodia: New Licensing Requirements for Construction Laboratories Business

Real Estate and Hospitality 30th Jul, 2026

Thailand Introduces Additional Registration Requirements to Combat Nominee Arrangements

Legal and Tax Updates 21st Jul, 2026

Cambodia: Reminder on QIP Income Tax Compliance Under GDT Instruction 35495

Tax & Transfer Pricing 21st Jul, 2026

Myanmar: Mobile Phone Registration for Travelers Entering Myanmar

Technology, Media and Telecoms 17th Jul, 2026

Vietnam Competition Commission Releases 2025 Annual Report

NDP NOW 16th Jul, 2026

Myanmar issues New Export and Import Compliance Procedures

Corporate & Commercial 15th Jul, 2026

Land Purchase Disputes in Indonesia: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

Dispute Resolution 13th Jul, 2026

Carbon Credits In Indonesia: A Complete Guide for Foreign and Domestic Investors

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 10th Jul, 2026

Ship Arrest: 10 Questions That Matter Most – Series I (Indonesia, Myanmar & Vietnam)

Dispute Resolution 9th Jul, 2026

Cambodia: Instruction 011 Regulates Promotions for Alcoholic Products and Sugary Drinks

Tax & Transfer Pricing 6th Jul, 2026

The Legal Architecture of Evidence Law in Myanmar – Dhammathat, Codification, and Reform

Dispute Resolution 2nd Jul, 2026

Financial Distress & PKPU in Indonesia: A Guide for Foreign Investors

Restructuring 30th Jun, 2026

Protecting your digital infrastructure investment in Indonesia: Enforcement, Exit, and What happens when a JV goes wrong

Corporate Advisory 25th Jun, 2026

Vietnam: Key Changes to Investment Regulatory Framework under the New Decree 96/2026

Legal and Tax Updates 25th Jun, 2026

Indonesia’s New E-Commerce Regulation (Permendag 19/2026)

Compliance & Regulatory 24th Jun, 2026

Cambodia: New Sub-Decree on Penalties for Violations of Accounting and Auditing

Banking and Finance 24th Jun, 2026

Vietnam Customs Signals a Shift Toward Integrated, Data-Driven Enforcement

Legal and Tax Updates 22nd Jun, 2026

Cambodia: MLVT Reminds Enterprises of Upcoming Self-Declared Labour Inspection Deadline

Employment 15th Jun, 2026

Structuring a Joint Venture (“JV”) in Indonesia for AI and Digital Infrastructure

Corporate Advisory 13th Jun, 2026

Distressed M&A in Indonesia: Risks, Structures, and What Goes Wrong

Dispute Resolution 10th Jun, 2026

Thailand: BOI Updates Project Progress Reporting Requirements for Promoted Investors

Compliance & Regulatory 9th Jun, 2026

Why Chinese capital keeps choosing Indonesia

CONTENT HUB 8th Jun, 2026

Why Indonesia Is Emerging as the Next AI Infrastructure Frontier for Foreign Investors

Corporate Advisory 8th Jun, 2026

Cambodia: New Construction Permit Regime – Faster Approvals, Greater Certainty for Investors

Real Estate and Hospitality 5th Jun, 2026

Vietnam Raises Merger Filing Thresholds and Revises Merger Control Enforcement Framework

Corporate and M&A 5th Jun, 2026

Foreign Direct Investment in Indonesia: Sectors, Structures, and What Investors Need to Know

Corporate Advisory 4th Jun, 2026

Enforcing foreign arbitral awards in Indonesia: A practical guide for Boards and GCs

Dispute Resolution 28th May, 2026

Myanmar: New Offshore Remittance Business Regulations

Banking and Finance 22nd May, 2026

Myanmar: DICA Issues New Guidelines on Company Name Approvals – What You Need to Know Before You Register

Corporate & Commercial 21st May, 2026

Myanmar: Introduces New Framework for Leasing State-managed Land and Assets

Real Estate and Hospitality 20th May, 2026

Termination Due to Illness in Indonesia: Legal Obligations and Settlement Guidance

Employment 20th May, 2026

Myanmar: Liability and Insurance Requirements for Oil Pollution from Ships

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 20th May, 2026

Thailand: Cabinet Approves Removal of Foreign Business Licensing Requirement for Nine Business Categories Under the Foreign Business Act

Corporate & Commercial 19th May, 2026

Building an Antitrust Compliance Program for Growth, Not Just Defense

Anti-Trust and Competition 15th May, 2026

Cambodia: Ratifies UNCLOS – Commercial Opportunities in Maritime Resources, Energy, Fisheries, and Shipping

Corporate & Commercial 14th May, 2026

DFDL Recognised in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026 for Vietnam

Awards & Rankings 12th May, 2026

Myanmar: Annual Tax Compliance Reminder for FY 2025-2026

Tax & Transfer Pricing 11th May, 2026

DFDL Vietnam Honored with Asia Business Law Journal’s Tax Firm of the Year Award 2026

Awards & Rankings 11th May, 2026

The Governance Illusion: What Foreign Investors Get Wrong About Indonesia’s Two-Tier Board System

Corporate Advisory 7th May, 2026

Corporate Governance Dispute: Director Removal in Indonesia

Employment 4th May, 2026

Thailand: Trade Competition Commission Issues New Regulatory Guidance for E‑Commerce Multi‑Sided Platforms

Anti-Trust and Competition 4th May, 2026

How Foreign Investors Can Structure Real Estate Investment in Indonesia

Real Estate and Hospitality 30th Apr, 2026

Myanmar: New Rules on Registration of Associations 2026

Corporate & Commercial 30th Apr, 2026

Myanmar: Evolution of the Food Labelling Regulatory Framework in Myanmar

Corporate & Commercial 29th Apr, 2026

Myanmar Introduces Securities Exchange Law Reforms

Banking and Finance 29th Apr, 2026

Myanmar: Reforms Foreign Exchange Supervisory Committee

Banking and Finance 23rd Apr, 2026

Cambodia: Work Permit for a Foreign Director – What Companies Need to Know

Employment 23rd Apr, 2026

Navigating the New U.S. Tariff Landscape after the US Supreme Court IEEPA Ruling

Trade and Tariffs 17th Apr, 2026

A Strategic Guide for Business Leaders Facing Debt Restructuring

Restructuring 17th Apr, 2026

When Commercial Contracts Fail: Common Structural Gaps That Trigger Disputes in Indonesia

Dispute Resolution 13th Apr, 2026

Surviving US-ASEAN Tariff Uncertainty 2.0: a New Era of U.S. Enforcement

Trade and Tariffs 7th Apr, 2026

Cambodia: Instruction No. 006 MEF.GDT on the Value Added Tax (VAT) State‑Borne on the Supply of Diesel and LPG Products

Tax & Transfer Pricing 7th Apr, 2026

Corporate Restructuring Webinar – Episode 1

Webinar 7th Apr, 2026

DFDL advises Fisk Holdings on its acquisition of Special Wires Business from Thermo Technologies

Deal Announcements 6th Apr, 2026

Myanmar: Anti-Money Laundering Law 2026 – Key Compliance Updates

Compliance and Investigations 1st Apr, 2026

Cambodia: Adjustment of Customs Duty and Export Tax Rates on Certain Goods

Tax & Transfer Pricing 31st Mar, 2026

15 HR Dispute-Related Legal FAQs for Employers – Series II

Dispute Resolution 30th Mar, 2026

Cambodia: ACAR Issues New Instructions on Business Closure Notifications

Banking and Finance 30th Mar, 2026

DFDL Thailand Secures Dual Wins at Asia Business Law Journal Thailand Law Firm Awards 2026

Awards & Rankings 26th Mar, 2026

Cambodia Reduces VAT on Regular Gasoline and Diesel

Tax & Transfer Pricing 24th Mar, 2026

Cambodia: Upcoming New Regulation on Offering of Security Equity for Directors and Employees

Compliance & Regulatory 24th Mar, 2026

DFDL Shortlisted in Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026

Awards & Rankings 23rd Mar, 2026

Myanmar Expands Investment Currency to CNY and Sets Minimum Criteria for Tax Relief

Corporate & Commercial 19th Mar, 2026

Myanmar: Key Changes under Myanmar’s 2026 Union Tax Law

Tax & Transfer Pricing 17th Mar, 2026

What’s Changing in Lao PDR in 2026? Understanding the Latest Legal, Tax, and Employment Compliance Updates for Companies

Seminar 13th Mar, 2026

Robin Lynn & Lee Named as Finalist in Asian Legal Business (ALB) Malaysia Law Awards 2026

NEWS 12th Mar, 2026

DFDL Advises De Heus on the Acquisition of CJ Feed & Care Operations in Cambodia

Deal Announcements 11th Mar, 2026

DFDL Myanmar is pleased to have Contributed to the Myanmar Section of this APAC M&A Guide 2026, Produced by Norton Rose Fulbright

Investment Guides 11th Mar, 2026

Myanmar: Agriculture & Excise Law Update 2026

Corporate & Commercial 9th Mar, 2026

Malaysia: A Summary of the Consumer Credit Act 2025

Banking and Finance 6th Mar, 2026

Myanmar: E-Submission Procedures for Food Manufacturing Approval

Corporate & Commercial 6th Mar, 2026

15 HR Dispute-Related Legal FAQs for Employers – Series I

Dispute Resolution 5th Mar, 2026

Cambodia – NBC Issues Prakas on Conditions for Asset Management Institutions

Banking and Finance 4th Mar, 2026

Myanmar: Key Amendments to the Revenue Appellate Tribunal Law

Tax & Transfer Pricing 3rd Mar, 2026

Cambodia: Procedures for Recording and Declaring Taxes on Transactions that Occur and are Recorded in Accounting Prior to Payment

Tax & Transfer Pricing 2nd Mar, 2026

Vietnam: Key Highlights of the New Law on Investment 2025

Legal and Tax Updates 27th Feb, 2026

Myanmar: Amendment to the Co-operative Societies Law

Corporate & Commercial 27th Feb, 2026

Cambodia: Prakas 093 on the Licensing and Management of Digital Asset Businesses

Banking and Finance 26th Feb, 2026

Myanmar: 2026 Amendment to the Private Health Care Services Law

Corporate & Commercial 26th Feb, 2026

Jade Hwang spoke at the Hotel Investment Summit in Indonesia

Investment Funds 25th Feb, 2026

DFDL Bangladesh Contributed to the Chambers Investing In… 2026

Investment Funds 25th Feb, 2026

Cambodia: Prakas No. 948 on State-Borne Value Added Tax on Basic Food Items for Daily Life

Tax & Transfer Pricing 23rd Feb, 2026

Cambodia: MEF Circular 024 on Withholding Tax Exemption for Royalty and Interest Payments Among Self‑Assessment Taxpayers

Tax & Transfer Pricing 20th Feb, 2026

Cambodia: Notification No. 5097 – Annual Market Interest Rates for Related‑Party Loans for 2025

Tax & Transfer Pricing 20th Feb, 2026

Cambodia: New Environmental Compliance Rules for SMEs in Cambodia – What Business Owners Need to Know Now

Compliance & Regulatory 4th Feb, 2026

DFDL Vietnam advised FountainVest Partners on its investment in SML Group

Deal Announcements 3rd Feb, 2026

Robin Lynn & Lee advises MFS Technology (S) Pte. Ltd. in its acquisition of SunPower Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

Corporate and M&A 28th Jan, 2026

Vietnam Personal Data Protection 2026: What Foreign Organizations Need to Know

Compliance and Investigations 26th Jan, 2026

Myanmar: New Microbiological Standards for Prepackaged Foods in Myanmar

Corporate & Commercial 22nd Jan, 2026

Thilawa Special Economic Zone – A Comprehensive Regulatory Guide 2026

Publications 22nd Jan, 2026

Myanmar: New Procedures for Deferred Payment of Customs Duties

Tax & Transfer Pricing 22nd Jan, 2026

Cambodia: Sub-Decree 254 on the Management of Nurseries

Legal and Tax Updates 19th Jan, 2026

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 Rankings: DFDL Recognised Across 8 Jurisdictions and 7 Practice Areas

Awards & Rankings 15th Jan, 2026

Cambodia: 2026 Annual Compliance

Compliance and Investigations 9th Jan, 2026

Bangladesh: NBR Introduces Direct e-VAT Refunds to Taxpayers’ Bank Accounts

Tax & Transfer Pricing 9th Jan, 2026

DFDL Announces Jack Sheehan’s Appointment as Managing Partner

NEWS 8th Jan, 2026

Myanmar: CBM Relaxes the Mandatory Forex Conversion Ratio to 15:85

Legal and Tax Updates 8th Jan, 2026

DFDL Lawyers Recognized in Vietnam’s Top Lawyers 2025

Awards & Rankings 8th Jan, 2026

DFDL Advises T&T Group on Recent Cross-Border Project Financing for the Savan 1 Wind Power Project in Laos

Deal Announcements 7th Jan, 2026

Cambodia: Foreign Work Permit Application Deadline is Approaching

Employment 6th Jan, 2026

Cambodia: Capital Gains Tax Deferred Again – Real Estate Relief, but Share Transfers Still in Scope from 2026

Tax & Transfer Pricing 6th Jan, 2026

Cambodia: Revised Customs Duty and Tax Rates on Certain Goods Effective 1 January 2026

Tax & Transfer Pricing 26th Dec, 2025

2025 Year in Review: The U.S. Tariff Revolution and Its Impact on Global Trade

Trade and Tariffs 19th Dec, 2025

Vietnam’s New Capital Gains Tax Regime

Tax & Transfer Pricing 18th Dec, 2025

Disputes Landscape in Asia – Conventional and Alternative Redressals

Dispute Resolution 15th Dec, 2025

Malaysia’s Next Wave of Waste-to-Energy Projects Market Outlook and Strategic Considerations

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 15th Dec, 2025

Recognition throughout DFDL in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 Rankings

Awards & Rankings 15th Dec, 2025

Myanmar: Aviation Laws – Some Key Aspects

Aviation and Logistics 9th Dec, 2025

Thailand: Amendment of Labour Protection Act on Family-Related Leave and Expansion of Types of Protected Workers

Employment 5th Dec, 2025

Cambodia: Postponement of the application of Capital Gains Tax under Prakas No. 496 MEF dated 18 July 2025

Tax & Transfer Pricing 2nd Dec, 2025

Cambodia: Extension of 2025 Tax on Immovable Property Declaration Deadline

Tax & Transfer Pricing 2nd Dec, 2025

Vietnam: Key Highlights of the New Circular on Opening and Using Overseas Foreign-Currency Accounts by Institutional Residents

Banking and Finance 27th Nov, 2025

Myanmar: GI Registration Rules Released in Myanmar – Essential Insights of the 2025 Geographical Indication Registration Rules

Legal and Tax Updates 25th Nov, 2025

Vietnam: Proposed Changes to Administrative Penalties for Competition Violations and First Fine for Non-Notification

Compliance and Investigations 18th Nov, 2025

Myanmar IP Updates: Fees & Examination Procedures for Patents and Utility Models

Legal and Tax Updates 11th Nov, 2025

U.S. Tariff Update: What Do the Busan and Kuala Lumpur Tariff Deals Mean for ASEAN Exporters?

Trade and Tariffs 4th Nov, 2025

DFDL Vietnam Advises Eastern Power Group on Financing of Two Wind Power Projects in Vietnam

Deal Announcements 3rd Nov, 2025

Myanmar: Petroleum Storage License Renewal Reminder 2025

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 27th Oct, 2025

Myanmar: Minimum Compliance Points for Food Businesses (Myanmar FDA, 2025)

Compliance & Regulatory 27th Oct, 2025

DFDL Secures Multiple Rankings in asialaw 2025

Awards & Rankings 24th Oct, 2025

Arbitration in Myanmar – What You Need to Know

Podcast 24th Oct, 2025

Arbitration in Thailand – What You Need to Know

Podcast 24th Oct, 2025

Vietnam: New Regulatory Framework for Official Development Assistance and Preferential Foreign Loans

Corporate Advisory 22nd Oct, 2025

Bangladesh: Update from NBR – Official English Version of the Income Tax Act, 2023 Published

Tax & Transfer Pricing 20th Oct, 2025

Myanmar Issues New Customs Rules on Copyrights and Related Rights

Tax & Transfer Pricing 17th Oct, 2025

Myanmar Implements Enhanced Proof of Origin Procedures under Upgraded AANZFTA Framework

Legal and Tax Updates 17th Oct, 2025

DFDL Recognised Across APAC in ITR World Tax 2026

Awards & Rankings 17th Oct, 2025

Myanmar Minimum Wage Update  

Employment 15th Oct, 2025

Aircraft Liens and Detention Rights

Aviation and Logistics 15th Oct, 2025

Myanmar: CBM’s New Monetary Policy

Banking and Finance 15th Oct, 2025

Vietnam: Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence Released for Public Consultation

Legal and Tax Updates 15th Oct, 2025

Vietnam: Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Framework

Banking and Finance 13th Oct, 2025

Myanmar: Updates on Myanmar Trade Service Fees

Legal and Tax Updates 10th Oct, 2025

New U.S. Tariffs on Asian Furniture, Trucks & Pharma – October 2025 Update and Compliance Guide

Trade and Tariffs 10th Oct, 2025

Transshipment Guide 2025

Trade and Tariffs 6th Oct, 2025

Cambodia: Increase in Minimum Wage for 2026 for the Garments, Textiles, Footwear, Travel Products and Bags Sectors

Employment 6th Oct, 2025

Vietnam Overhauls PPP Framework with Decree 243: What Investors Need to Know

Legal and Tax Updates 1st Oct, 2025

Myanmar: Adoption of New Myanmar Standards

Legal and Tax Updates 30th Sep, 2025

Cambodia: Guidelines for Preparing Environmental Monitoring Report

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 30th Sep, 2025

DFDL’s Partner spoke at the Vietnam Cloud & Datacenter Convention 2025 Event

NEWS 26th Sep, 2025

DFDL Myanmar Brings Together Clients for Insights on Key Employment Issues

NEWS 26th Sep, 2025

Nusantara DFDL Partnership and BritCham Indonesia Policy Briefing Recap

NEWS 26th Sep, 2025

Regulation Update: BPOM Tightens Rules on Food Safety with New 2025 Product Recall and Destruction Regulation

Legal and Tax Updates 25th Sep, 2025

Nusantara DFDL Partnership as Finalists in ALB 2025 Indonesia Law Awards

Awards & Rankings 25th Sep, 2025

Spotlight on Labour & Employment in Myanmar

Employment 23rd Sep, 2025

RLL Partners Named in The A-List: Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers 2025

NEWS 23rd Sep, 2025

A Successful ASEAN Malaysian Business Chambers Summit 2025

NEWS 23rd Sep, 2025

A Strong Step Forward in Asia’s M&A Rankings

Awards & Rankings 22nd Sep, 2025

Jack Sheehan Wins Tax Practice Leader of the Year at the ITR Asia Pacific (APAC) Tax Awards 2025

Awards & Rankings 19th Sep, 2025

Vietnam: Government Sets Legal Framework and Launches Pilot Program for Tokenized Assets

Legal and Tax Updates 19th Sep, 2025

DFDL Shines Again in the 2025 IFLR1000 Rankings!

Awards & Rankings 18th Sep, 2025

Thailand: New BOI Rules on Minimum Salary of Foreigners

Employment 17th Sep, 2025

Cambodia Customes Guide 2026

Tax & Transfer Pricing 17th Sep, 2025

Spotlight on Labour & Employment in Myanmar

Employment 16th Sep, 2025

Vietnam Moves Toward a Digital Future: Draft Law on Digital Transition Released

Technology, Media and Telecoms 12th Sep, 2025

DFDL Shortlisted in asialaw Awards 2025

Awards & Rankings 9th Sep, 2025

Taxand Asia Pacific Regional Tax Conference

Events 8th Sep, 2025

Employment and Employee Benefits in Thailand: Overview

Employment 8th Sep, 2025

Vietnam: Amended Food Safety Law Set to Debut in Late 2025

Legal and Tax Updates 5th Sep, 2025

Key Employment Issues Employers in Myanmar Should Know

Employment 4th Sep, 2025

Myanmar: DICA Issues New Directive Mandating Compliance for Registered Companies

Corporate Advisory 4th Sep, 2025

Cambodia: New Rules for Customs Bonded Warehouses under Prakas 671

Tax & Transfer Pricing 3rd Sep, 2025

DFDL Vietnam Advising Workday on Acquisition of Paradox

Deal Announcements 3rd Sep, 2025

Cambodia: 2026 Foreign Employee Quota Application Window Now Open

Employment 2nd Sep, 2025

Malaysia: Gig Workers Bill 2025 Tabled for First Reading

Employment 2nd Sep, 2025

The Transshipment Conundrum Part 2

Trade and Tariffs 1st Sep, 2025

The Transshipment Conundrum Part 1

Trade and Tariffs 29th Aug, 2025

Employment Disputes: Legal and Practical Considerations under Thai Law

Employment 28th Aug, 2025

Vietnam: Four Shipping Companies Fined for Unfair Competition Practices

Legal and Tax Updates 28th Aug, 2025

Vietnam: Draft Decree on International Financial Centre Establishment Released for Public Consultation

Banking and Finance 27th Aug, 2025

Thailand: FBA Amendment – What to expect from the modernization of Thailand’s investment rules?

Corporate and M&A 26th Aug, 2025

DFDL at CanCham Vietnam’s Legal Case Study Seminar

NEWS 26th Aug, 2025

Cambodia Issues Prakas 648 on Tax Obligations for Airway Transport Businesses

Tax & Transfer Pricing 25th Aug, 2025

Myanmar: CBM’s New Rules Regarding Export Payments

Banking and Finance 25th Aug, 2025

Cambodia Reduces the Tax on Transportation Means for EVs

Banking and Finance 22nd Aug, 2025

Myanmar: New Licensing Framework for Biofuel Distribution in Myanmar

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 22nd Aug, 2025

Myanmar: DICA Reminder on Registered Office Verification

Legal and Tax Updates 21st Aug, 2025

Arbitration in Indonesia – What You Need to Know

Podcast 21st Aug, 2025

Indonesia: New Regulation – Permendag 15/2025

Compliance & Regulatory 21st Aug, 2025

DFDL Advises Groundbreaking Hotel101 Investment in Cambodia

Real Estate and Hospitality 20th Aug, 2025

Indonesia: Constitutional Court Lowers Threshold for Appointing Data Protection Officer

Compliance & Regulatory 20th Aug, 2025

Vietnam: Draft Amended Law on Deposit Insurance Released for Public Consultation

Legal and Tax Updates 19th Aug, 2025

Combustion vs. Electric Vehicles: Legal and Regulatory Pathways for Foreign Investors (Part I)

Articles 18th Aug, 2025

Vietnam: Is It Getting Easier or Harder for Foreigners to Work in Vietnam? New Decree in Effect

Employment 18th Aug, 2025

DFDL Contributes to Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Guide to Criminal Defamation in Southeast Asia

NEWS 15th Aug, 2025

Myanmar Reconstitutes Foreign Exchange Supervisory Committee

Legal and Tax Updates 14th Aug, 2025

2025 Bangladesh Tax Guide

Tax & Transfer Pricing 13th Aug, 2025

Vietnam’s New Cybersecurity Law to Take Effect January 2026

Compliance & Regulatory 12th Aug, 2025

Robin Lynn & Lee (in collaboration with DFDL) Advises on VXMT’s RM48 Million Manufacturing Facility in Penang

NEWS 12th Aug, 2025

Cambodia: Capital Gains Tax Implementation – Double Taxation Agreements: New Instruction Issued

Tax & Transfer Pricing 8th Aug, 2025

Myanmar: Recent Issuances on Trade Licensing, Registration, and Customs Operations

Tax & Transfer Pricing 7th Aug, 2025

Vietnam: First Draft of the Law on E-Commerce Released for Public Consultation

Legal and Tax Updates 7th Aug, 2025

Vietnam: Green Taxonomy Issued

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 6th Aug, 2025

Myanmar Enacts Coast Guard Law to Enhance Maritime Security

Legal and Tax Updates 6th Aug, 2025

Thailand Labor Law Update – 2025

Employment 5th Aug, 2025

Myanmar: Constitutional Shift and Government Reform in Myanmar

Legal and Tax Updates 4th Aug, 2025

Thailand: United States Imposes New Tariffs on ASEAN Exports Under Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariff Rates

Tax & Transfer Pricing 4th Aug, 2025

Cambodia: New US-Cambodia Tariff Deal Sets 19% Rate – A Strategic Win for Cambodia’s Export Economy

Tax & Transfer Pricing 1st Aug, 2025

Myanmar Cybersecurity Law Effective from 30 July 2025 – Key Insights by DFDL

Articles 31st Jul, 2025

Myanmar – M&A Overview Legal & Tax Guide 2025

Tax Guides 29th Jul, 2025

Myanmar: Requirements for Renewal of Domestic Food Production Certificates

Legal and Tax Updates 28th Jul, 2025

Myanmar’s Updated Trade Fair and Exhibition Regulations

Legal and Tax Updates 25th Jul, 2025

Cambodia: Prakas on the Issuance of Infrastructure Bonds

Banking and Finance 24th Jul, 2025

Cambodia: Realizing Gains, Facing Tax – Cambodia Finalizes Capital Gains Tax Regime

Tax & Transfer Pricing 18th Jul, 2025

Myanmar: IP Agency to Accept CMO Applications from 16 July 2025

Legal and Tax Updates 17th Jul, 2025

Cambodia: Notification on Real Estate and Pawnshop Business Licensing – RPR Reinforces Licensing Obligations for Real Estate and Pawnshop Operators

Real Estate and Hospitality 17th Jul, 2025

Arbitration in Bangladesh – What You Need to Know

Podcast 17th Jul, 2025

Arbitration in Cambodia – What You Need to Know

Podcast 17th Jul, 2025

Vietnam: Draft Circular to Amend Regulations on Payment Accounts

Legal and Tax Updates 15th Jul, 2025

Myanmar: Supreme Court Reorganizes Corruption Prevention Unit

Legal and Tax Updates 15th Jul, 2025

Myanmar: Central Bank Establishes Digital Currency Committee

Banking and Finance 15th Jul, 2025

Indonesia: New Import Regulations: Permendag 16/2025 & 22/2025

Legal and Tax Updates 15th Jul, 2025

Vietnam: Extension of the Reduced 8% VAT Rate to 31 December 2026

Tax & Transfer Pricing 11th Jul, 2025

Cambodia: New Environmental Compliance Rules for Mining Projects in Cambodia

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 11th Jul, 2025

DFDL Advises EnQuest on Completion of Harbour Energy’s Vietnam Business

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 11th Jul, 2025

Myanmar: Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products in Myanmar

Legal and Tax Updates 9th Jul, 2025

Vietnam: Navigating the Amended Advertising Law – Insights for Businesses

Legal and Tax Updates 9th Jul, 2025

Vietnam: Notable points of the Amended Law on Enterprises

Legal and Tax Updates 8th Jul, 2025

Cambodia: New Guidelines to Streamline Construction Setbacks and Permits

Real Estate and Hospitality 8th Jul, 2025

Cambodia: Implements New Customs Transit Procedures under Instruction 3133

Tax & Transfer Pricing 8th Jul, 2025

Cambodia: U.S. Tariff Increase on Cambodian Garments – Key Implications and Strategic Considerations

Tax & Transfer Pricing 8th Jul, 2025

DFDL Shortlisted in Multiple Categories at the ITR Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2025

Awards & Rankings 8th Jul, 2025

Vietnam’s 2025 Offshore Wind Tariff Ceiling

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 4th Jul, 2025

Vietnam: From Decree to Law – an Elevation of the Data Privacy Legal Framework

Legal and Tax Updates 3rd Jul, 2025

Cambodia: Instruction No. 023/25 on the Procedures and Forms for Using the Digital Financial Reporting Platform in Preparing and Submitting Financial Reports to the Accounting and Auditing Regulator

Banking and Finance 3rd Jul, 2025

Cambodia: General Department of Taxation Launches Formal Notification Process for Tax Declaration Irregularities

Tax & Transfer Pricing 3rd Jul, 2025

Cambodia: Clarification on the Tax Treatment of Share Premium

Tax & Transfer Pricing 1st Jul, 2025

Myanmar: Private Security Licensing and Regulatory Compliance in Myanmar

Compliance & Regulatory 1st Jul, 2025

Employment Considerations for Responsible Business Closure in Myanmar

Employment 1st Jul, 2025

Cambodia Clarifies Tax Obligations for Directors: Salary or Services?

Tax & Transfer Pricing 30th Jun, 2025

Vietnam: Landmark Law on Digital Technology Industry – New Frameworks for AI & Digital Assets

Technology, Media and Telecoms 24th Jun, 2025

Vietnam’s 2025 Retail Electricity Rates

Legal and Tax Updates 18th Jun, 2025

Robin Lynn & Lee (in collaboration with DFDL) assisted Yinson GreenTech on their strategic joint venture with PLUS Malaysia

Deal Announcements 16th Jun, 2025

Taking Flight in Aviation Law

Aviation and Logistics 16th Jun, 2025

Practical Legal and Tax Tips for Vietnam M&A

Articles 13th Jun, 2025

New Rules for Apartment Management: PERMEN RUKIM No. 4/2025

Legal and Tax Updates 5th Jun, 2025

Tax Planning for Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions in Thailand

Corporate and M&A 4th Jun, 2025

Data Centers: Building the Backbone of Digital Thailand

Events 22nd May, 2025

Investment Guide to Real Estate in Cambodia – 2025

Publications 20th May, 2025

Indonesia: New Regulation Sets Ground Rules for Child Safety in Online Platforms: PP No. 17/2025

Legal and Tax Updates 12th May, 2025

DFDL Recognised as IHC Law Firm of the Year 2024 in Three Categories

Awards & Rankings 2nd May, 2025

Thailand’s Digital Asset Law Amended to Clarify Extraterritorial Reach

Technology, Media and Telecoms 23rd Apr, 2025

Robin Lynn & Lee (in collaboration with DFDL) sponsored a panel at ALB In-House Legal Summit Malaysia 2025

NEWS 15th Apr, 2025

DFDL Thailand Wins Two Awards at the Asia Business Law Firm Awards 2025

Awards & Rankings 4th Apr, 2025

Enhanced Protection for Workers under the Job Loss Insurance (JKP) Program

Employment 26th Mar, 2025

Bangladesh Publication: Contribution to Chamber’s Global Practice Guide “Investing In… 2025”

Publications 24th Mar, 2025

Navigating Legal and Tax Compliance in Lao PDR: Key Insights and Updates for 2025

Events 20th Mar, 2025

A Comprehensive Guide to Myanmar’s Evolving IP Framework Updates and Simplified Registration

Publications 19th Mar, 2025

Vietnam: Transfer Pricing Update

Publications 17th Mar, 2025

DFDL Contributes Myanmar Chapter to DLA Piper’s Employment Forecast 2025

Publications 12th Mar, 2025

Tax and Transfer Pricing Considerations for Intragroup Services in Thailand

Articles 7th Mar, 2025

DFDL Advises PSS Group on Landmark Renewable Energy Joint Venture with I Squared Capital

NEWS 6th Mar, 2025

Myanmar Cybersecurity Law 2025 – Key Insights

Articles 26th Feb, 2025

20 Key Intellectual Property and Information Technology Considerations in M&A Transactions

Uncategorized 25th Feb, 2025

Capitalizing on the Next Wave of Growth in the Mekong: An Exclusive Seminar for Thai Business Leaders and Investors

Events 24th Feb, 2025

DFDL Celebrates Handover of Landmark Phu My 2.2 Power Project to Vietnam Electricity

NEWS 10th Feb, 2025

DFDL Advised Trimco Group on Acquisition of Nexgen Packaging in Vietnam

NEWS 4th Feb, 2025

Share Pledge Enforcement & Distressed M&A: Challenges, Risks and Strategies

Events 29th Jan, 2025

DFDL was local counsel to Styrenix Performance Materials Limited in its 100% acquisition of INEOS Styrolution (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

NEWS 27th Jan, 2025

Banking and Finance Update Compendium 2023-2024

Publications 27th Jan, 2025

DFDL Advises FazWaz on Strategic Acquisition of Lifull Connect in Vietnam

Uncategorized 24th Jan, 2025

DFDL Advises EnQuest on Acquisition of Harbour Energy’s Vietnam Business

NEWS 23rd Jan, 2025

Nusantara DFDL Advises Abler Nordic on USD 5 Million Investment in Esta Dana Ventura

Deal Announcements 23rd Jan, 2025

DFDL Celebrates Its Outstanding Achievements in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Rankings

NEWS 17th Jan, 2025

DFDL’s Nishant Choudhary Contributes Myanmar Chapter in NRF’s Insurance Regulation in Asia Pacific 2025

Publications 17th Jan, 2025

DFDL Advises on Taiwan’s Bank Sinopac Company Limited’s acquisition of Amret MFI

NEWS 15th Jan, 2025

Congratulations to DFDL’s Newest Partners

NEWS 10th Jan, 2025

Jerome Buzenet speaks in this instalment of ‘You Don’t Know Vietnam’ podcast

CONTENT HUB 9th Jan, 2025

Cambodia: 2025 Annual Compliance

Articles 9th Jan, 2025

DFDL Advises on Grab’s Acquisition of Nham24 in a Landmark Deal for Cambodia’s Digital Economy

NEWS 3rd Jan, 2025

DFDL advises Roojai in its 100% acquisition of Direct Asia’s Thai business

NEWS 2nd Jan, 2025

Vietnam: Expert Insights on Clearer Rules for Land Use Extensions Under Vietnam’s Land Law 2024

Publications 19th Dec, 2024

Investment Guides to Real Estate in Thailand and Vietnam – 2025

Publications 17th Dec, 2024

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 has ranked DFDL in 6 countries, 11 departments and 19 practitioners

NEWS 16th Dec, 2024

Indonesia: Updated Ruling on the Job Creation Law: Striking a Balance Between Workers’ Rights and Business Interests

Employment 29th Nov, 2024

Myanmar: The Role of Consumer Protection and Competition in Myanmar

Articles 28th Nov, 2024

DFDL Cambodia Officially Launched the 2025 Guide to Cambodia Customs

Publications 22nd Nov, 2024

Indonesia: Updated Rules on Halal Certification for Imported Products Now in Effect

Corporate and M&A 14th Nov, 2024

Investing in the Philippines: Practical Legal Pathways and Strategic Opportunities for Thai Investors

Events 7th Nov, 2024

Indonesia: Beware of New Environmental Fines!

Corporate and M&A 31st Oct, 2024

Essential Updates for Senior Executives and CFOs

Events 31st Oct, 2024

Thailand’s Emergence as a Location for Holding and Financing Activities and Intragroup Services

Articles 7th Oct, 2024

DFDL honoured by multiple awards at asialaw and Managing IP Asia Awards 2024

NEWS 4th Oct, 2024

Indonesia: New Regulation Alert! New Rules on Crypto Trading Set for Introduction

Corporate and M&A 3rd Oct, 2024

Transfer Pricing Thresholds in Southeast Asia

Publications 3rd Oct, 2024

DFDL Assisted in Ramboll’s Acquisition of K2 Management

NEWS 27th Sep, 2024

Indonesia: Key Changes Under the New Franchise Law

Corporate Advisory 26th Sep, 2024

DFDL advises Pentagreen Capital and Clifford Capital in its joint financing of BECIS Bioenergy

NEWS 24th Sep, 2024

DFDL earns multiple accolades in the IFLR1000 rankings

NEWS 18th Sep, 2024

DFDL achieved Outstanding Results in 2024 Asialaw Rankings

NEWS 17th Sep, 2024

DFDL advises GCP Hospitality in its sale of Hilton Garden Inn, Bang Tao, Phuket

NEWS 16th Sep, 2024

Chambers ‘Investing in Bangladesh 2024’ Global Practice Guide

Publications 16th Sep, 2024

Indonesia: Specific Benefits for Working Mothers

Corporate and M&A 12th Sep, 2024

DFDL Vietnam Assisted in Averna’s Global Expansion with GES Acquisition

NEWS 11th Sep, 2024

The 7th edition of the Singapore Transfer Pricing Guidelines

Articles 27th Aug, 2024

Kyaw Kyaw Han Elected to the Executive Committee of the Singapore-Myanmar Association

NEWS 26th Aug, 2024

DFDL Myanmar Contributed to the 13th Edition of ‘Global Legal Insights – Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2024’

Publications 21st Aug, 2024

Indonesia: Is a Data Protection Officer (DPO) mandatory or optional in Indonesia?

Legal and Tax Updates 15th Aug, 2024

Indonesia: New Legal Audit Requirement for Business Entities

Corporate and M&A 8th Aug, 2024

Investment Climate in Indonesia and Malaysia: Legal and Tax Framework, Opportunities and Strategic Considerations for Thai Investors

Events 2nd Aug, 2024

Myanmar: Understanding Myanmar’s Industrial Zone Regulations

Articles 1st Aug, 2024

DFDL Simplified Checklist on Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 of the OECD

Articles 29th Jul, 2024

Nusantara DFDL Partner, Afriyan Rachmad, Recognized as a Leading Dispute Lawyer in Asia

Dispute Resolution 19th Jul, 2024

Thailand Tax Update July 2024

Publications 18th Jul, 2024

Myanmar: Overview of the Patent Law and Regulations in Myanmar

Articles 12th Jul, 2024

DFDL Announces Partner Promotions and Co-Head Appointment

NEWS 4th Jul, 2024

Bangladesh – Unlocking Bangladesh Investment: Your Simplified 2024 Guide

Publications 3rd Jul, 2024

DFDL Bangladesh Supports Epic Group’s Sustainable Growth with IFC’s USD 100 Million Financing

NEWS 2nd Jul, 2024

Income Tax (Transfer Pricing Documentation) (Amendment) Rules 2024 (“Rules 2024”) and The 7th Edition Singapore Transfer Pricing Guidelines

Articles 27th Jun, 2024

Key Changes in the Bangladesh Finance Bill 2024

Publications 21st Jun, 2024

Myanmar – Tax Pocket Guide 2024 Edition

Publications 12th Jun, 2024

Are SAFE and KISS Contracts Possible in Thailand? New Legal Perspectives on Convertible Agreements

Events 4th Jun, 2024

Lexology Panoramic: Renewable Energy in Vietnam 2024

Articles 29th May, 2024

Invest in Vietnam: Legal and Tax Updates, Challenges and Opportunities for Thai Businesses

Events 29th May, 2024

DFDL Advised Private Equity Fund Mekong Capital in its USD 5 Million Investment into HUSK, a Biochar and Biofertilizer Company in Cambodia

NEWS 23rd May, 2024

DFDL Tax Connect 2024: Navigating the Evolving Tax Landscape in Cambodia

Events 21st May, 2024

Navigating Indonesian Investment with Jade Hwang: A Han Kun Law Offices (Singapore) Webinar Insight

Investment Funds 7th May, 2024

DFDL Recognised in Tax and Insolvency at Asia Business Law Journal Thailand Law Firm Awards 2024

NEWS 26th Apr, 2024

DFDL Commentary on BEPS 2.0 – Inclusive Framework Report on Pillar One – Amount B

Articles 25th Apr, 2024

Foreign Direct Investment in Thailand and China: Current Opportunities and Challenges

Uncategorized 24th Apr, 2024

Asian Dispute Review Features DFDL’s Analysis on Arbitration and Litigation

Articles 19th Apr, 2024

DFDL Contributed to the 8th Edition of JLL’s Asia Pacific Property Investment Guide

Publications 17th Apr, 2024

Banking Regulation 2024 by Global Legal Insights

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 28th Mar, 2024

Indonesia: New Presidential Regulation on Promoting Carbon Capture and Storage for Economic Growth and Acceleration of Net Zero Emission by 2060

Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 28th Mar, 2024

DFDL and Leaf Announce Cooperation Agreement

NEWS 27th Mar, 2024

Tax and Transfer Pricing Aspects of Providing Intragroup Management Services in Vietnam

Articles 12th Mar, 2024

Breakfast Discussion on Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam

Events 8th Mar, 2024

Sri Ningsih Recognized in ALB Indonesia Rising Stars 2024

Awards & Rankings 29th Feb, 2024

Myanmar Industrial Design Law: A Comprehensive Guide

Publications 28th Feb, 2024

Malaysia Transfer Pricing Guidelines

Articles 22nd Feb, 2024

DFDL Myanmar Webinar: Navigating the Updated Intellectual Property Laws

Events 16th Feb, 2024

DFDL advises Devyani International on the Acquisition of KFC Franchisee in Thailand

NEWS 13th Feb, 2024

Managing Complex Transactions in Thailand and Southeast Asia

Events 12th Feb, 2024

DFDL Myanmar Webinar: Online Sales Business Registration – Dos and Don’ts

Events 5th Feb, 2024

Indonesia: Insights from the Latest Supreme Court Circular Letter

Dispute Resolution 26th Jan, 2024

International Tax Planning for Structuring Investments in Vietnam

Articles 23rd Jan, 2024

A Guide to Selecting Holding or Financing Locations in Asia

Tax & Transfer Pricing 23rd Jan, 2024

Myanmar: Intellectual Property Odyssey – Navigating the Copyright Disputes

Articles 19th Jan, 2024

DFDL Celebrates Its Outstanding Achievements in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 Rankings

NEWS 19th Jan, 2024

Clint O’Connell of DFDL Among the Top 50 International Voices in Cambodia by CLR

NEWS 16th Jan, 2024

DFDL Announces an Expansion of Its Transfer Pricing Services in Asia

NEWS 11th Jan, 2024