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  August 4, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore Border: Strict Health Protocols to Impact Travelers

  Malaysia and Singapore will begin reopening the borders between the two countries from August 17, 2020, under the Reciprocal Green Lane, and the Periodic Commuting Arrangement travel schemes.
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  July 13, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Thailand Allows Entry for Selected International Travelers

  Thailand began allowing selected international arrivals from July 1, 2020, as the country began easing its lockdown measures.
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  June 29, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore’s COVID-19 Immigration Measures: Latest Updates

  As of June 17, 2020, Singapore will allow inbound travelers from selected countries to undergo self-quarantine in their place of residence.
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  June 12, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Cambodia Lifts Entry Ban on Six Countries

  Cambodia has lifted its entry bans on six countries from May 20, 2020, although strict entry requirements will still apply.
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  June 8, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Singapore-China Fast Lane: Key Features

  The Singapore-China fast lane came allows for essential business and official travel between Singapore and six provinces in China.
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  June 2, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Issues Safety Guidelines for Businesses Post Lockdown

  Indonesia’s Ministry of Health issued Decree 228/2020, which provides safety guidelines for businesses after the lockdown ends.
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  May 28, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s COVID-19 Immigration Measures: Latest Updates

  Indonesia issued new health protocols for international arrivals at all its ports of entry, requiring everyone to undergo PCR testing and quarantine.
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  May 12, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Religious Holiday Allowances in Indonesia Still Obligatory Despite COVID-19

  Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower has reminded employers that payment of the religious holiday allowance (THR) is still obligatory despite the pandemic.
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  May 7, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  More Incentives, Obligations Announced for Businesses in Cambodia in Tourism, Garment Industries

  Cambodia issued new regulations on new tax incentives as well as obligations on suspending employment contracts.
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  May 5, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower Revises Rules on Hiring Foreign Employees

  On March 3, 2020, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower announced new rules on the hiring of foreign employees. These were enacted May 1, 2020.