Other Briefings
Indonesia Temporarily Eases Payments of Social Security Premiums for Businesses
Government Regulation 49 of 2020 (GR 49/2020) provides reductions in and postponement of the social security payments made by businesses.
Singapore Establishes Green Lane with Japan for Essential Travel
Singapore and Japan established a travel corridor on September 18 to facilitate essential business and official travel between the two countries.
The 27th ASEAN Regional Forum: Salient Features
ASEAN conducted the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), which is a platform to discuss any political and security issues impacting the bloc.
Investing in ASEAN’s Healthcare Sector: New Opportunities After COVID-19
COVID-19 will encourage reforms in ASEAN’s healthcare sector, opening new investment opportunities in the fields of medicine and pharmaceuticals.
Investing in ASEAN’s Digital Landscape: New Opportunities After COVID-19
COVID-19 has reshaped ASEAN’s digital landscape with many governments and businesses in the region being forced to accelerate the transition towards a digital economy.
Myanmar’s 2020 Union Taxation Law: Salient Features
Myanmar introduced the 2020 Union Taxation Law, which sets out the latest rates for income tax, gemstone tax, commercial tax, and specific goods tax.
Singapore and Brunei Establish Green Lane for Essential Travel
On September 1, 2020, Singapore and Brunei established a green lane for short-term business and official trips between the two countries.
Indonesia Introduces Wage Subsidy Program for Employees
Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower issued Reg 14/2020, which provides wage subsidies for employees in the private sector.
Singapore Increases Qualifying Salaries for Foreign Employees
Singapore’s government has increased the minimum qualifying salaries needed for foreign workers to receive the Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass permits.
Why Investors Should be Optimistic About Vietnam’s Healthcare Industry
Vietnam is currently undergoing economic and demographic transformations that provide great potential for its healthcare industry.
