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  July 26, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Launches Latest US$800 Million Economic Support Package

  On July 23, 2021, Singapore introduced its latest S$1.1 billion (US$800 million) economic support package as the country returned to Phase 2 restrictions.
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  July 26, 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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  July 23, 2021 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  How to Prepare a Foreign Worker Utilization Plan: Hiring in Indonesia

  MOM Reg 8/2021 is an implementing regulation that details the requirements businesses must fulfill to hire foreign workers.
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  July 21, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam Issues Latest Incentives for Businesses and Employees

  Under Resolution 68/NQ-CP the government has unveiled several financial packages to employers and employees affected by the fourth wave of COVID-19.
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  July 19, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  ASEAN ACCESS: A New Business Information Hub for MSMEs in ASEAN

  On June 16, 2021, ASEAN launched ASEAN Access, a free information online portal dedicated to connecting MSMEs in the region.
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  July 15, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  ASEAN, EU Agree to World’s First Bloc-to-Bloc Air Transport Agreement

  ASEAN and the EU have agreed to the world’s first bloc-to-bloc air transport agreement through the ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement.
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  July 14, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Vietnam’s Transport Infrastructure Master Plan: Three Proposals for Implementation

  In April 2021, Vietnam’s transport ministry announced its transport infrastructure master plan between now and 2030, which is estimated to cost between US$43 billion and US$65 billion.
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  July 13, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  BioNTech to Build Vaccine Manufacturing Site in Singapore

  Biotechnology company BioNTech will establish its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore, where it will also establish an mRNA manufacturing facility.
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  July 8, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Indonesia to Build Electric Vehicle Battery Plant, Production Starting in 2023

  Indonesia will build its first electric vehicle battery plant and aims to begin production by 2023, in a project estimated to be valued at US$9.8 billion.
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  July 7, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Cambodia Issues Ninth Round of Stimulus Measures

  Cambodia unveiled its ninth round of stimulus measures to support businesses andhouseholds as the country grapples with a sudden surge in COVID infections.