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  March 8, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore to Implement New Points System for Employment Pass Applicants From 2023

  Singapore will introduce a new points system for Employment Pass (EP) applicants from 2023, in addition to higher qualifying salary thresholds.
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  February 27, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  Singapore’s 2022 Public Holidays

  ASEAN Briefing outlines Singapore’s official public holidays in 2021. Businesses should take note of the official holiday schedule and plan accordingly.
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  February 26, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  Indonesia’s 2022 Public Holidays

  ASEAN Briefing outlines Indonesia’s official public holidays in 2022. Businesses should take note of the official holiday schedule and plan accordingly.
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  January 11, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Philippines Introduces New Economic Zone Authority Visa for Foreigners

  In November 2021, the Philippines Economic Zone Authority introduced a new work visa for foreigners who are sponsored to work in the Philippines by companies registered with PEZA.
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  December 14, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Indonesia Increases Minimum Wage for 2022

  Indonesia has increased the average minimum wage of each province by 1.09 percent for 2022. The figure was obtained through the new guidelines on minimum wage under Government Regulation 36 of 2021 (GR 36/2021).
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  December 7, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Cambodia Extends Deadline for Foreign Employee Quota Application

  Cambodia has extended the deadline for the foreign employee quota application to January 31, 2022, two months after the original deadline.
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  November 23, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Quarantine Exemption for Vaccinated Travelers in Thailand: What You Need to Know

  Fully vaccinated travelers from 63 “low-risk” countries and regions can now enter Thailand without any quarantine requirements.
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  November 18, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Amends Central Provident Fund Act and Retirement and Re-Employment Act

  Singapore’s government has amended the Central Provident Fund Act and the Retirement and Re-Employment Act.
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  November 11, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Cambodia Makes Amendments to the Labor Law

  Cambodia has made several amendments to the Labor Law. These include new mechanisms to settle individual labor disputes and new provisions on work shifts.
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  November 8, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Thailand Issues New Incentives to Attract Foreign Investors, Professionals, and Retirees

  Thailand’s cabinet passed a resolution introducing immigration, tax, and land ownership incentives aimed at foreign investors and skilled professionals.