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  July 23, 2021 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  How to Prepare a Foreign Worker Utilization Plan: Hiring in Indonesia

  MOM Reg 8/2021 is an implementing regulation that details the requirements businesses must fulfill to hire foreign workers.
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  July 21, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam Issues Latest Incentives for Businesses and Employees

  Under Resolution 68/NQ-CP the government has unveiled several financial packages to employers and employees affected by the fourth wave of COVID-19.
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  July 6, 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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  June 29, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore to Increase Central Provident Fund Contributions From 2022

  Singapore will increase the Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution rates for employees aged 55 to 70 years from January 1, 2022.
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  June 24, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Provisions on Minimum Wage

  Indonesia’s GR 36/2021 has eliminated the sectoral minimum wage while establishing a provision for hourly pay for part-time workers.
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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.