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David Fruitman Participates in a Workshop with Visiting Myanmar Delegation at...
On 7 and 8 May 2019, the 14-member delegation from Myanmar Competition Commission (“MmCC”), led by the Minister for Commerce, Chairman Than Myint, visited the Philippines Competition Commission on a...
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Vietnam Legal Update: Draft Public-Private Partnership Law
Recently, the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam published a draft of Law on Public-Private Partnership (the “Draft PPP Law”). The Draft PPP Law is expected to be submitted to the...
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Jerome Buzenet Speaks at Event Attended by Visiting ANZ Customer Delegation...
Jerome Buzenet (DFDL Partner and Vietnam Managing Director) was invited as a speaker at a seminar held at the Park Hyatt Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City on 27 May 2019 as part of ANZ Customer Tour – Mekong...
View ArticleThailand – Tax Guide 2019 Edition
The 2019 version of the Thai Tax Guide is now available for download. The guide provides an overview of the key elements of the Thai tax laws and regulations, and the most recent developments impacting...
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William Greenlee and Jacobus du Plessis Speak on Myanmar 2019 Consumer...
On 4 June 2019, the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar organized the event: ”Consumer Protection Law of 2019: Broadening the Liability of Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Distributors for...
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Nishant Choudhary Speaks at EU Economic Forum 2019 in Nay Pyi Taw
On 5 June 2019, EuroCham Myanmar organized the third Myanmar-EU Economic Forum in Nay Pyi Taw. This event proved to be a vibrant platform for interaction, exchanges and debate on key business and trade...
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Charles Amar Speaks at Eurocham Cambodia Real Estate and Construction Forum 2019
On 31 May 2019, EuroCham Cambodia organized the fourth edition of the landmark Real Estate and Construction Forum 2019 which welcomed over 250 participants from across the private sector and various...
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Philippines Legal Alert: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act – Burdens,...
Contributed by Ocampo & Suralvo Law Offices The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act requires and incentivizes the use of energy efficient systems and promotes the use of renewable energy...
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Clint O’Connell Participates at Eurocham Cambodia Tax Forum in Siem Reap
On 7 June 2019, EuroCham Cambodia organized the second edition of the popular Siem Reap Tax Forum. Leading tax professionals in the country along with His Excellency Mr. Kong Vibol, Delegate of the...
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Myanmar Legal Update: New Set of Interest Rates for Microfinance Institutions
Among recent developments happening in the banking and finance sector, the Microfinance Business Supervisory Committee (“MBSC”) issued Directive 1/2019 (the “Directive”). This Directive lays down a new...
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Myanmar Legal Update: INGOs & NGOs Conducting MFI Activities Must Be...
On 4 June 2019, the Financial Regulatory Department (“FRD”) issued a letter (“Letter”) directing International Non-Governmental Organizations (“INGOs”) and Non-Governmental Organizations (“NGOs”) which...
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Marion Lagrange and Yada Hongchayangkool to Speak at Thailand Cybersecurity 2019
On 18 June 2019, Marion Lagrange (DFDL Thailand Legal adviser) and Yada Hongchayangkool (DFDL Thailand Legal adviser) will be speaking at the upcoming ‘Thailand Cybersecurity 2019’ event organized by...
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Myanmar Legal Update: Foreign Companies Allowed to Export Certain Local Products
On 6 June 2019, the Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”) issued Notification No.24/2019 (the “Notification”) that allows foreign companies to export certain local products by exercising powers under Section 13...
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Cambodia Tax Update: VAT Update – Zero-rated Supplies
As a general rule the Cambodia tax regulations contemplate Value Added Tax (VAT) being charged at zero percent (“zero-rated”) for services invoiced by a Cambodian taxpayer that are deemed to be...
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Myanmar Tax Update: Significant Changes Under the New Tax Administration Law
On 7 June 2019, the Union Parliament (“Pyidaungsu Hluttaw”) enacted Law No. 20 otherwise known as the Tax Administration Law (“TAL”). This TAL is one of the major pieces of tax legislation being...
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Sustainable and Smart Cities: Experts Discuss the Future of Urban Development...
DFDL Cambodia on Sustainable & Smart Cities On 25 June, DFDL Cambodia, CBRE and Archetype organized a morning seminar on Sustainable and Smart Cities at the Raffles Hotel in Phnom Penh. Guillaume...
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Myanmar Legal Update: Oil & Gas Blocks Tender 2019 – The new Draft Petroleum...
In early 2019, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy (“MOEE”) announced that it would soon be calling a new round of international tenders for 18 onshore and 15 offshore oil and gas blocks expected to...
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Nishant Choudhary Speaks at Real Estate and Construction Market Event
On 18 June 2019, AustCham Myanmar organized a Real Estate & Construction Breakfast Briefing to discuss the various measures being taken in the first half of 2019 signaling the formulation of a...
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Nishant Choudhary Speaks at ADB Workshop
On 24 June 2019, ADB organized a workshop program on ‘Improving Legal Environment for Investment and Financing’ at the Kempinski hotel, Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar. Nishant Choudhary (DFDL Myanmar Deputy...
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William Greenlee Speaks at In-House Congress in Kuala Lumpur
On 26 June 2019, the In-House Community presented the eighteenth In-House Congress in Kuala Lumpur, part of the In-House Community Congress series, hosted by Pacific Business Press. In-House Congress...
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