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  September 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act to Come into Force January 1, 2023

  The proposed amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act hopes to bring the act to international standards as required by the ILO and others.
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  September 8, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Introduces New Work Visa Rules Aimed at Attracting Foreign Talent

  Among the new changes is the introduction of the Overseas Network & Expertise Pass, which allows high-earners and achievers to live in Singapore without the need to secure employment first.
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  July 12, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in the Philippines

  For expatriate workers and their employers in the Philippines, it is essential they understand the process of obtaining a work visa and employment permit.
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  July 5, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Makes Changes for the Disbursement of Old Age Security Funds

  Employees in Indonesia will not have to wait until the age of 56 to withdraw their JHT / old age security funds. We discuss the new criteria.
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  June 28, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Ponders Issuing Five Year, Tax Free ‘Digital Nomad’ Visas

  Indonesia is pondering whether to issue ‘nomad visas’ to attract digital nomads to work from popular destinations such as the island of Bali.
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  June 6, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Malaysia Increases 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 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: 3 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.