INSIGHTS THIS MONTH
HIGHLIGHT OF THIS MONTH
How Does Bangladesh’s Blockchain Strategy Look Like?
With a booming economy, Bangladesh is set to become a middle-income country within a few years. To ensure easy access to governmental services, Bangladesh has converted the majority of...
IN THIS ISSUE
Importers/Exporters can request approval to buy USD through the Ministry of Commerce
[From our Banking and Finance Team - Myanmar Office]
In accordance with the notification issued by the Central Bank of Myanmar on 3 April 2022 regarding the conversion of USD into MMK within...
Summary of Recent Notifications and Directives Issued by the Central Bank of Myanmar
[From our Banking and Finance Team - Myanmar Office]
On 3 April 2022, the Central Bank of Myanmar (“CBM”) issued two regulations to be aware of—Notification No. 12/2022 (the “Notification”) to all Myanmar...
Rules on Electronic Signatures in Bangladesh
[From our Bangladesh Office]
In this age of automation, digitalization, and globalization, signing a document remotely or electronically is gaining momentum across the world, with various business deals...
Regulatory & Licensing Guidelines for Satellite Operators in Bangladesh
[From our Bangladesh Office]
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (“BTRC”) has issued a new licensing regulation named “Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulation (Licensing) 2022” (The Regulation) whereby service providers are...
How to Apply for a Certificate of Residence from the Internal Revenue Department of Myanmar?
[From our Taxation Team - Myanmar Office]
Myanmar has double taxation agreements (“DTAs”) in force with eight countries: the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, the Republic of Korea, and...
OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
LAND ACQUISITION TROUBLESHOOTING IN BANGLADESH (LIVE WEBINAR + ON DEMAND)
24 June 2022, Online Webinar Event
RECENT VDB LOI WORK
Land rights advisory in Cambodia: The legal team assisted on successful negotiations with the Ministry of Economy and Finance involving a complicated transfer of leasehold rights.
Financial expertise in Myanmar: Our Banking and Finance team assisted the Myanmar branch of a foreign bank on the amendment of LIBOR-benchmarked loan documentation for a loan to a large international hospital operating in Myanmar.
Renewable energy in Bangladesh: The Dhaka team will be assisting a Japanese trading company with exploring the purchase of a renewable energy project in Bangladesh.
Resort acquisition in the Lao PDR: The Lao team assisted the partners of a resort in the Lao PDR on its sale, including advising on the Lao law requirements and negotiating with the buyer.
Telecommunications and media services in Vietnam: VDB Loi advised on a mobile gaming development project in Vietnam, including on market entry and the establishment and licensing of the project company.
Archive
- What to Know About the Legal and Tax Implications of Official Development Assistance Projects in Cambodia
March 2024 - Frequently Asked Questions on Corporate Registration in Cambodia
February 2024 - Update on Tax Challenges for Foreign Airlines in Cambodia
January 2024 - Prime Minister Lines Up Wide Range of Tax Incentives (VDB Loi Insights)
November 2023 - Our Yangon Office: New Address (VDB Loi Insights)
October 2023 - VDB Loi Awarded Best for Tax Cambodia, Law in Laos (VDB Loi Insights)
September 2023 - Cambodian Government Increases Subsidies for Pregnant Women and Young Children (VDB Loi Insights)
August 2023 - Vietnam New Regulation from State Bank of Vietnam on Foreign Loans (VDB Loi Insights)
July 2023 - Automated System to Apply for E-Commerce Licenses/Permits Available (VDB Loi Insights)
June 2023 - New National Power Development Plan in Vietnam (VDB Loi Insights)
May 2023 - Myanmar: Major Changes in the Union Tax Law 2023 (VDB Loi Insights)
April 2023 - Clean Energy Transition is Additional Drive for Regional Power Trades in South and South East Asia (VDB Loi Insights)
March 2023 - Maximizing Benefits from Investment Incentives (VDB Loi Insights)
February 2023 - Is Land Acquisition the Real Reason Behind the Unbearable Delay of Solar Projects? (VDB Loi Insights)
January 2023 - VDB Loi Hosts Major Seminar on Renewable Energy in Cambodia (VDB Loi Insights)
November 2022 - New Opportunities for Renewable Energy and Grid Reinforcement in Cambodia (VDB Loi Insights)
October 2022 - Foreign Construction Contractor in Vietnam: Local Compliance Framework (VDB Loi Insights)
September 2022 - Setting Up Or Acquiring Manufacturing Business In Vietnam
August 2022 - Pathway to an Independent Power Project in Vietnam
July 2022 - Foreign loans for Vietnamese borrowers – Q&A
June 2022 - Green Finance in Southeast Asia
May 2022 - How Does Bangladesh’s Blockchain Strategy Look Like?
April 2022 - VDB Loi Cambodia Wins IFLR Asia-Pacific National Law Firm of the Year Award
March 2022 - Will Income From Cryptocurrency Be Taxed In Vietnam? (VDB Loi Insights)
February 2022 - The New Laws on Investment and Public-private Partnership: Setting the Foundation for Advanced Private Investment Landscape in Cambodia
January 2022 - Bangladesh Project Finance Update: Some New Developments and Practices on the Local Aspects of Cross-border Financing in Bangladesh
November 2021 - Update on Investment Licensing in Bangladesh: New BIDA Practices
October 2021 - Intra Group Services – Are Cambodian Taxpayers Waving a Red Flag to the GDT? Part One
September 2021 - VDB Loi Cambodia Awarded Cambodia Tax Firm of the Year
August 2021 - New Regulation in Cambodia on Road Transportation Services Provided With the Use of Digital Technologies
July 2021 - Tax Amnesty on Undisclosed Income at Reduced Tax Rates
June 2021 - M&A Hot Issues
May 2021 - Phnom Penh Lockdown: Who Remains Open? Which Authorities Still Work?
April 2021 - Annual Audit of Personal Income Tax in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (VDB Loi Insights)
March 2021 - New Tax Rules in Laos, Solar Bids in Cambodia, Expat Labor Rules Myanmar
February 2021 - What Is Different About Cambodia’s New Solar Project Tender? (VDB Loi Insights)
January 2021