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  April 18, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 13 minutes
  

  COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Outs in ASEAN & Asia – Live Updates by Country

  We will be operating this article as a running live update service to keep businesses in the ASEAN region informed with regards to the coronavirus.
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  April 16, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Philippines CREATE Act Comes into Effect, Pushing for Accelerated Economic Recovery

  The CREATE Act is a time-bound and tailor-made set of corporate and tax reforms to counter the effects of COVID-19 on the Philippines’ economy.
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  April 15, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Changes to Social Security Rates in Indonesia for 2021

  Indonesia has increased its social security premiums for Class III participants but has reduced the maximum wage base for pensions for 2021.
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  April 14, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Singapore Faces Succession Setback, but Should be Business as Usual

  On April 8, 2021, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced that he will step aside as the successor to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
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  April 13, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Significant Changes for Contract Workers

  Indonesia’s GR 35/2021 stipulates significant changes to fixed-term employment contracts, outsourcing, hours of work, and the termination of employment procedure.
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  April 12, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Vietnam Unveils New Criteria for Hi-tech Enterprises: Decision 10

  The government issued Decision No. 10/2021/QD-TTg which details criteria for identifying hi-tech businesses.
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  April 9, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  An Overview of Malaysia’s Investment Corridors

  Malaysia is home to five investment corridors, which offer their own distinct investment roadmaps.
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  April 7, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Opportunities in Indonesia’s Financial Technology Sector

  Indonesia’s fintech industry is one of the most competitive and dynamic in ASEAN. The country is home to 20 percent of all fintech companies in the Southeast Asian bloc.
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  April 6, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Company Chops in Vietnam: Sealing the Deal

  An official company seal or chop is used for legally authorizing documentation issued by companies, or agencies.
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  April 5, 2021 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Cambodia Issues Eighth Round of Economic Relief Measures for Private Sector

  Cambodia issued its latest economic relief measures, comprising of financial aid for suspended workers and the suspension of tax obligations.