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Practical intelligence for Japanese brands entering ASEAN.
Regulatory updates, market entry guides, and compliance intelligence — in Japanese and English.
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Field reports from ASEAN's trade front lines
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FAQ — answers to the most common trade questions
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Downloads — compliance templates arriving next quarter
Latest insights
From the field.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
IOR (Importer of Record) is the legal entity responsible for ensuring that imported goods comply with local laws and regulations. TNGAP acts as IOR for Japanese brands across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam — removing the need for a local subsidiary.
Yes. TNGAP's Light Presence model — confirmed by Singapore law firm Christopher & Lee Ong — enables Japanese brands to operate across ASEAN through the Singapore hub entity without establishing local subsidiaries.
Entry timelines range from 6 weeks (Cosmetics, Malaysia, Standard Plan) to 16 weeks (multi-channel Singapore expansion, Pro Plan). Complex product categories or new market registrations may extend timelines.
Yes. All TNGAP contracts, documentation, and ongoing support are available in Japanese. This is a core differentiator — TNGAP is the only Singapore-registered trade infrastructure provider with full Japanese-language operations.
UEN 202548372K is TNGAP's registered entity number with ACRA Singapore. All contracts are signed with this entity, providing full legal backing under Singapore law. You can verify the entity independently on the ACRA BizFile+ portal.
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Guides and templates.
Coming Q3 2026