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Issue 3 of 2022

Your Snapshot of Key Legal Developments in Asia

Issue 3 of 2022 (July / Aug / Sep)

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VIETNAM

Guidance on Data Localisation Requirements under Decree 53/2022/ND-CP

On 15 August 2022, the Government enacted the long-awaited Decree 53/2022/ND-CP (“Decree”) to guide the Law on Cybersecurity (which was passed back in 2018). The Decree, which came into effect from 1 October 2022, provides greater clarity on the companies that are required to comply with Vietnam’s data localisation requirements.

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Cambodia

Ban of Signal Boosters and Repeaters that Severely Affect Mobile Services

Prakas on Quality of Telecommunications Services

Conditions for Continued Acceptance of Applications for E-Commerce Permit or Licence

Overview of Arbitral Proceedings in Cambodia

Cambodia’s New Law on Food Safety
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China

China Releases Guidelines on the Application of Security Assessment on Cross-Border Data Transfer

NDRC's New Regulations on Foreign Debt

China Publishes Revised Provisions on the Administration of Information Services for Mobile Internet Applications

PRC Ministry of Justice Provides Clarification on Legal Assistance in International Civil and Commercial Cases
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Indonesia

Five Burning Questions about the Indonesian Personal Data Protection Bill

Presidential Regulation 112: Indonesia’s Commitment to Renewable Energy

Government Regulation for IP-Based Financing Finally Enacted

OJK Tightens Supervision in New Peer-to-Peer Lending Regulation

New Regulation on Personal Liabilities of Directors and Commissioners in State-Owned Enterprises
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Laos

Decision to Authorise the Division of Industry and Commerce of Provinces and the Capital to Issue and Manage Certificates of Origin of Goods that have Received Special Privileges

Decision on Creating and Developing Secure Applications

Decision on Management and Use of Internet Protocol Numbers (Internet Protocol)
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Malaysia

National Energy Policy 2022 – 2040 Launched by the Government of Malaysia

The Government of Malaysia Launches the Malaysia Digital Initiative

Personal Data Protection Department Provides Updates to Proposed Amendments to Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act

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Myanmar

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Adds Myanmar to "Blacklist"

MyCO no Longer Allows Application of Company Extracts

Immigration Law: DICA Announces Recommendation Policy for Foreign Visa Extensions

Insolvency Law Update

Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) Updates
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Philippines

PCC Threshold for M&A Notification

Supervisory Technology and Regulatory Technology for Cyber Resilience

BSP Modifies Approach to Licensing VASPs

NPC Circular on Administrative Fines for Data Privacy Infractions

Philippine Creative Industries Development Act
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Singapore

Measures to Enhance Online Safety – Singapore Introduces New Legislation

Amendments to Carbon Pricing Act Tabled in Parliament

SICC's Jurisdiction over Cross-Border Restructuring and Insolvency Matters

Clarifying the Right to Private Action under the Personal Data Protection Act

Trends in Cartel Enforcement in Singapore
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Thailand

Amendment to Guidelines on Fair Trade Practices related to Credit Terms for SMEs

New Guidelines Issued on the Collection of Personal Data

Tougher Controls on Digital Assets

New Regulation on Personal Data Complaints
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Vietnam

Amendments to Regulations on Issuance of Corporate Bonds (Decree 65/2022/ND-CP)

Guidance on Data Localisation Requirements under Decree 53/2022/ND-CP

New Regulations on Foreign NGOs in Vietnam under Decree 58/2022/ND-CP
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Please note that whilst the information in this Update is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief at the time of writing, it is only intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter and should not be treated as a substitute for specific professional advice.

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Member firms are independently constituted and regulated in accordance with relevant local legal requirements. Services provided by a member firm are governed by the terms of engagement between the member firm and the client.

This website is solely intended to provide general information and does not provide any advice or create any relationship, whether legally binding or otherwise. Rajah & Tann Asia and its member firms do not accept, and fully disclaim, responsibility for any loss or damage which may result from accessing or relying on this website.

© 2024 Rajah & Tann Asia. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.