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  April 27, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Malaysia to Increase Minimum Wage from May 1, 2022: What are the Implications for Businesses?

  Malaysia will increase the national monthly minimum wage from May 1, 2022, by 25 percent from 1,200 ringgit (US$276) to 1,500 ringgit (US$345).
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  April 26, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Assessing the Current Human Resources Talent Pool in ASEAN

  ASEAN is endowed with a diverse workforce but these are spread across different levels of the developmental spectrum.
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  April 22, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Religious Holiday Allowances in Indonesia: Obligations for Businesses

  With the upcoming Eid-al Fitr holiday in Indonesia, businesses must pay the religious holiday allowance, also known as Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR).
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  April 15, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Border Reopening: Implications for Businesses

  Vietnam has reopened its borders to all international visitors as it looks to revitalize its tourism industry.
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  April 7, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  What are Indonesia’s Latest Guidelines on International Travel?

  Indonesia has now allowed vaccinated travelers to enter the country. Quarantine is no longer required for those who are fully vaccinated.
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  March 30, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Increase in Social Insurance Rates for Foreign Employees in Vietnam

  Since January 1, 2022, foreign workers in Vietnam have been subject to increased social insurance rates.
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  March 8, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore to Implement New Points System for Employment Pass Applicants From 2023

  Singapore will introduce a new points system for Employment Pass (EP) applicants from 2023, in addition to higher qualifying salary thresholds.
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  February 27, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  Singapore’s 2022 Public Holidays

  ASEAN Briefing outlines Singapore’s official public holidays in 2021. Businesses should take note of the official holiday schedule and plan accordingly.
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  February 26, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  Indonesia’s 2022 Public Holidays

  ASEAN Briefing outlines Indonesia’s official public holidays in 2022. Businesses should take note of the official holiday schedule and plan accordingly.
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  January 11, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Philippines Introduces New Economic Zone Authority Visa for Foreigners

  In November 2021, the Philippines Economic Zone Authority introduced a new work visa for foreigners who are sponsored to work in the Philippines by companies registered with PEZA.