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  June 9, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Foreign Employees and Work Permits in Vietnam: Decree 152

  Vietnam’s Decree 152 overlooks the management of foreign workers in Vietnam as well as the hiring of Vietnamese employees that work for foreign businesses.
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  May 24, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

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

  As of May 17, visitors from both countries can cross the border for compassionate reasons, such as visiting family members that are critically ill.
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  May 13, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: The New Unemployment Benefit Program

  Indonesia’s GR 37/2021 introduces the country’s first ever unemployment benefit program, which provides cash stipends and training to the unemployed.
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  May 4, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Minimum Wages in ASEAN for 2021

  Due to the pandemic, many ASEAN members did not raise their minimum wages or did not raise them significantly.
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  April 28, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 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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  April 27, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  How to Terminate an Employee in the Philippines: A Step by Step Guide

  Employers must understand and comply with the Philippines’ termination procedures, especially concerning complex open-ended contract provisions.
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  April 26, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  What are Indonesia’s Latest Guidelines on International Travel?

  Only foreigners with work, business, or residency permits can enter Indonesia, although they will be placed in quarantine for five days.
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  April 20, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Termination of employment in Singapore

  Termination of employment in Singapore can be implemented by either the employee or the employer.
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  April 15, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Changes to Social Security Rates in Indonesia for 2021

  Indonesia has increased its social security premiums for Class III participants but has reduced the maximum wage base for pensions for 2021.
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  April 13, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Significant Changes for Contract Workers

  Indonesia’s GR 35/2021 stipulates significant changes to fixed-term employment contracts, outsourcing, hours of work, and the termination of employment procedure.