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  July 27, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 13 minutes
  

  COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Outs in ASEAN & Asia – 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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  July 26, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Launches Latest US$800 Million Economic Support Package

  On July 23, 2021, Singapore introduced its latest S$1.1 billion (US$800 million) economic support package as the country returned to Phase 2 restrictions.
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  July 19, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  ASEAN ACCESS: A New Business Information Hub for MSMEs in ASEAN

  On June 16, 2021, ASEAN launched ASEAN Access, a free information online portal dedicated to connecting MSMEs in the region.
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  July 14, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Transport Infrastructure Master Plan: Three Proposals for Implementation

  In April 2021, Vietnam’s transport ministry announced its transport infrastructure master plan between now and 2030, which is estimated to cost between US$43 billion and US$65 billion.
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  July 2, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Opportunities for Indian Manufacturers in ASEAN

  The economic partnership between India and (ASEAN) has continued to strengthen since the economic relationship began in 1992 and with the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) coming to effect in 2009.
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  June 30, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s Pemulih Stimulus Package: Supporting Businesses and Individuals

  Malaysia announced its latest 150 billion-ringgit (US$36 billion) economic stimulus package, named Pemulih, in response to the indefinite extension of the national lockdown.
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  June 25, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How Businesses in Singapore can Reduce Overhead Costs During the Pandemic

  Singapore’s government has provided an array of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to help businesses reduce their overhead costs during the pandemic.
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  June 23, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Provisions on Special Economic Zones

  Indonesia’s GR 40/2021 highlights the various tax incentives to attract foreign investors into operating in an SEZ.
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  June 17, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Thailand Approves Latest Stimulus Package to Sustain Consumer Confidence

  Thailand’s cabinet has approved its latest stimulus package, valued at US$4.5 billion, aimed at supporting the economy amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
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  June 16, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 8 minutes
  

  Russian Outbound Investment into ASEAN & Southeast Asia

  In this article, we explore the new trends and rivers of Russian overseas direct investments (ODI) into Southeast Asia and ASEAN.