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  April 9, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Employment Issues During COVID-19

  The Jakarta government has issued several measures in dealing with human resource issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  March 25, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Issues Advice for Businesses amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has issued several measures that could impact how businesses operate in the country.
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  March 12, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Increases Social Security Premium for 2020

  Indonesia has increased the premiums for its national health and pension insurance schemes.
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  March 3, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Singapore Launches Tech@SG Program

  Learn more about Singapore’s Tech@SG program which helps local tech companies recruit highly-skilled foreign talents.
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  February 26, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Malaysia Increases Minimum Wage

  The government has increased the minimum wage for major towns under 56 city and municipality councils.
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  February 18, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Singapore Revises PR Scheme: Courting Investments

  Singapore’s government has made changes to its Global Investor Program to make it easier for foreign investors to apply for permanent residence (PR) status.
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  January 22, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Myanmar Extends Visa Regulations to Five New Countries

  Myanmar has extended visa on arrival access to Austria, Hungary, New Zealand, Czech Republic, and Luxemburg. Read on to learn more.
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  January 14, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Minimum Wages in ASEAN: How Are They Calculated?

  Minimum wages across ASEAN countries are gradually increasing to match the rise in the cost of living.
  Despite the increases, minimum wage rates in ASEAN remain among the lowest in Asia. Read on to learn more.
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  December 2, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Singapore

  For expatriate workers and their employers in Singapore, understanding the process to obtain a valid employment permit is vital.
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  November 14, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Minimum Wage in Indonesia: Increased by 8.5% for 2020

  By January 2020, Indonesia will increase its minimum wage by 8.51 percent from the current 2019 rate. Learn more about how this regulation will impact businesses in the country.