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[#18] Weekly Newsletter 2024 Vol.18 (Hong KongㅣSingaporeㅣTaiwanㅣVietnamㅣMalaysia) 💲 
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Vietnam maintained its third position in the number of investment deals and regained third place in terms of total investment in startups in Southeast Asia.
When a company wishes to employ foreign for specialized or technical positions, both the company and the foreign employee must meet certain conditions, as outlined below.
Explore the critical facets of business in Singapore and the United States through this succinct table, unraveling corporate environments, workforce dynamics, tax structures, and competitiveness rankings. Gain indispensable insights to inform your business assessments and decisions.
The Hong Kong government enthusiastically welcomed the steps announced by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) today to increase collaboration between the Mainland and Hong Kong's financial markets.
MTEP meticulously defines its targeted sector to align with the core principles of technological innovation and advancement, leading to the exclusion of certain non-qualifying activities. The following list highlights activities that fall outside the scope of MTEP's qualifying criteria.
In February 2024, Yi Da Denim Mill (VN) Co. Ltd. secured an Investment Registration Certificate from the Provincial Industrial Zones Management Board in Nam Dinh to establish a textile production project in Rang Dong Textile Industrial Park. The project, backed by Crystal Group from Hong Kong, boasts a total registered capital of 1,467 billion VND, split into three phases. Phase I, with an investment exceeding 880 billion VND, will focus on dyed and undyed fabric and clothing production, commencing official operations in the third quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, YKK, the world's leading zipper company, inaugurated a second, more advanced factory in Vietnam's Dong Van Industrial Park (Ha Nam), reflecting their significant growth over 25 years in Vietnam, with a workforce now totaling 2,800. With the influx of FDI in the textile sector, spearheaded by projects like SAB Group's recent venture in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam's textile and garment exports are rebounding, showcasing a promising trajectory with over 60% of total export turnover attributed to FDI enterprises.
Navigating business in Singapore and the UK requires understanding their distinct advantages. Singapore offers efficiency, skilled talent, and favorable taxes, while the UK boasts a mature landscape rich in innovation despite Brexit uncertainties. Careful consideration of regulatory compliance and cultural dynamics is essential for maximizing growth potential in both jurisdictions.
The Legislative Council (LegCo) will convene on Wednesday, April 10, at 11 a.m. in the LegCo Complex Chamber to continue the Second Reading debate on the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Waterworks (Amendment) Bill 2023. If approved, these bills will proceed to the committee of the entire Council for further consideration before scheduling for Third Reading. Additionally, the Dentists Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Intellectual Property Income) Bill 2024 will be introduced for their First and Second Readings, respectively, with the Second Reading discussions concluding during the session.
In the event of a disaster, individuals should file for personal income tax and personal disaster losses within 30 days, while profit-making enterprises must do the same for corporate income tax and disaster losses. Small-scale businesses affected by the disaster can deduct the days of halted operations from their VAT or business tax, and the entertainment industry can deduct non-operating days from their entertainment tax. For commodities tax, affected parties can apply for a refund or cancellation of tax paid on destroyed goods within 30 days. Similarly, tobacco and alcohol taxes can be refunded or canceled for damaged products, with relevant inquiries directed to the tax bureau's toll-free number: 0800-000-321.
The collaboration between the Securities Commission Malaysia (SSM) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) under Act 613 emphasizes Malaysia's commitment to stringent anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures. This partnership aims to regulate and supervise company secretaries and trust companies effectively, positioning Malaysia as a regional leader in preventing financial malpractice within ASEAN. The SSM's guidelines outline the obligations of company secretaries as Reporting Institutions under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA), with objectives to establish requirements for preventing and combating money laundering and terrorism financing while aiding company secretaries in implementing a risk-based approach to managing ML/TF risks.

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Hong Kong

PREMIA TNC LIMITED

Unit 706, 7/F, South Seas Centre Tower 2, No.75 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

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Irene Tsang
Aeris Lam

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Singapore

Premia TNC (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

8 Marina View, #39-04 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960

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Amy Tan
Luis Wong

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Taiwan

Premia TNC (Taiwan) Ltd.

18F-2, No.163, Sec. 1, Keelung Rd, Xinyi Dist, Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R.O.C)

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Wells Lee

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Vietnam (Hanoi)

Premia TNC (Vietnam) Co. Ltd.

4/F, Epic Tower, Alley 19, Duy Tan Street, My Dinh 2 Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Vincent Truong

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Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh)

Premia TNC (Vietnam) Co. Ltd.

3/F, Sonatus Building, 15 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Vincent Truong

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Malaysia (Johor Bahru)

Premia TNC (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

G-05, Residensi Eko,Jalan Eko Botani 3/5, Taman Eko Botani, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia.

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Lily Lim

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Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

Premia TNC (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Suite 6-1, Level 6, Lobby A, Wisma UOA II, No. 21 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

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Mandy Siew

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Korea

Premia TNC Korea Limited

5F, K-Square, 161 Yanghwa-ro,
Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Jennifer Seo

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China

Premia TNC (Xiamen) Limited

Room 2501, Ocean Mansion, No.268 Lujiang Road, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian, China

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Vicky Lin

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UAE (Dubai)

Premia TNC (Middle East) - FZCO

Opal Tower, 7th Floor, Units 701-705, Burj Khalifa Boulevard, PO BOX 126732 Business Bay, Dubai - UAE

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Irene Tsang
Catherine Kim

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India

Premia TNC India Limited

A40, Sector80, PhaseⅡ, Noida, Dist.Gautam Budha Nagar, UP 201305 India

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Hema Sehgal

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Indonesia

Premia TNC Indonesia Limited

One Pacific Place 15th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.
52-53 Jakarta 12190 Indonesia

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Indonesia PIC

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