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  March 16, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: New Regulation to Ease the Hiring of Foreign Workers

  GR 34/2021 regulation aims to ease the process of hiring foreign workers in Indonesia.
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  March 15, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Regional Labor Market: Labor Cost, Workforce Optimization and HR Strategy

  Vietnam’s labor market varies across the country and can prove challenging for first-time investors.
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  March 4, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore to Reduce Foreign Worker Quota for Manufacturing Sector

  Singapore’s foreign worker quota will be reduced for the manufacturing sector from 20 percent to 15 percent by January 2023.
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  February 18, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Philippines to Suspend Social Security and Healthcare Premium Hikes for 2021

  The country passed House Bill’s No. 8461 and 8512 which authorizes the suspension of premium contribution hikes for social security programs.
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  January 29, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Cambodia’s 2021 Minimum Wage: Increased for Textile and Garment Sectors

  As of January 1, 2021, Cambodia’s monthly minimum wage rate for regular workers is US$192, an increase from US$190 in 2020.
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  January 27, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Vietnam Introduces New Labor Code for 2021

  Vietnam’s National Assembly approved a new Labor Code which took effect in January 2021.
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  January 19, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  Indonesia’s 2021 Public Holidays

  ASEAN Briefing outlines Indonesia’s official public holidays in 2021. Businesses should take note of the official holiday schedule and plan accordingly.
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  January 5, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Singapore Establishes Travel Corridor with Taiwan: Key Features

  Singapore has established a one-way travel corridor with Taiwan under the Air Travel Pass scheme (in effect since December 18, 2020).
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  December 8, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s 2021 Minimum Wage: No Increases for Most Provinces

  The Ministry of Manpower issued a circular in October 2020 advising regional governments not to increase the monthly minimum wage rates due to the ongoing pandemic.
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  December 3, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  Singapore’s 2021 Public Holidays

  ASEAN Briefing outlines Singapore’s official public holidays in 2021. Businesses should take note of the official holiday schedule and plan accordingly.