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  December 2, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Launches ESG Impact Hub: What it Means for Green Finance

  Singapore recently launched the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Impact Hub to promote the country’s ESG ecosystem and set global standards for green and sustainable finance.
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  December 1, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  New Health Insurance Requirement for Short Term Foreign Workers in Indonesia

  Foreign workers in Indonesia on short-term work permits are now required to obtain health insurance.
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  December 1, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Indonesia Relaunches Multiple Entry Visa Service

  Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration officially relaunched the multiple entry visa service on November 28, 2022.
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  November 29, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: < 1 minute
  

  Opportunities in Singapore’s Manufacturing Sector in the Era of Industry 4.0 – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

  Download our latest magazine covering Singapore’s manufacturing sector in the era of Industry 4.0.
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  November 28, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Anwar Ibrahim Becomes Malaysian PM: Optimism for Businesses

  Businesses will be eager to hear the policies of Anwar Ibrahim’s government on tackling the rising cost of living, battling corruption, and plans for bureaucratic reforms.
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  November 24, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Thailand: New Incentives for Investor Retention, Relocation, High-Tech, and Green Industries

  Thailand has introduced new incentives aimed at supporting high-tech industries, tax exemptions for companies relocating to the country, and rewarding existing investors.
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  November 24, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Forum: A Look at Russia’s Participation

  The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) held meetings in Phnom Penh yesterday (November 23), including an AIPA session with Russia.  
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  November 23, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Malaysia Introduces Electronic Option for the Renewal of Employment Passes

  Malaysia will introduce the option for Employment Pass holders to renew their permits electronically from December 1, 2022.
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  November 22, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia Opts to Remain Neutral in US v China Divides

  Indonesia will continue to maintain a neutral stance despite rising tensions between the US and China.
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  November 21, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 9 minutes
  

  The 17th East Asia Summit Declaration: Analysis & Opinion

  The 2022 East Asia Summit (EAS) concluded last week having been hosted by Cambodia.