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  September 25, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 9 minutes
  

  The Coronavirus in Asia and ASEAN – Live Updates by Country

  We will be operating this article as a running live update service to keep businesses in the ASEAN region informed with regards to the coronavirus.
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  September 24, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Audit and Compliance in Brunei: A Guide for Foreign Investors

  Private and public companies in Brunei are obligated to audit their accounts as well as hold annual general meetings once a year.
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  September 23, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Indonesia Temporarily Eases Payments of Social Security Premiums for Businesses

  Government Regulation 49 of 2020 (GR 49/2020) provides reductions in and postponement of the social security payments made by businesses.
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  September 21, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Establishes Green Lane with Japan for Essential Travel

  Singapore and Japan established a travel corridor on September 18 to facilitate essential business and official travel between the two countries.
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  September 18, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The 27th ASEAN Regional Forum: Salient Features

  ASEAN conducted the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), which is a platform to discuss any political and security issues impacting the bloc.
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  September 17, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Investing in ASEAN’s Healthcare Sector: New Opportunities After COVID-19

  COVID-19 will encourage reforms in ASEAN’s healthcare sector, opening new investment opportunities in the fields of medicine and pharmaceuticals. 
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  September 15, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Investing in ASEAN’s Digital Landscape: New Opportunities After COVID-19

  COVID-19 has reshaped ASEAN’s digital landscape with many governments and businesses in the region being forced to accelerate the transition towards a digital economy.
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  September 11, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Myanmar’s 2020 Union Taxation Law: Salient Features

  Myanmar introduced the 2020 Union Taxation Law, which sets out the latest rates for income tax, gemstone tax, commercial tax, and specific goods tax.
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  September 10, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Indonesia

  For foreign workers and their employers in Indonesia, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential.
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  September 8, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Guide to Employment Permits in Malaysia for Foreign Workers

  As a middle-income country in ASEAN, Malaysia is an attractive location for expatriate workers, as such understanding the employment permit regime is key.