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Recent updates on the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from our members in Asia

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Philippines: COVID-19 Legal Briefing: Focus on TMT

This legal briefing series touches on Philippine issues in TMT triggered by the current crisis, or which have become more relevant because of it.

Philippines: Briefing on Issuances Related to COVID-19

This is a briefing on several issuances as of May 4, 2020 in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reopening of Courts in General Community Quarantine, reduced bail and release of indigent detainees, and Bayanihan Act IRRs.

Japan: Immigration Response to COVID-19

Since Japan is an island nation, entry control is directly linked to the infection prevention and control. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Japan has tightened entry restrictions in accordance with a decision by the Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters.

Singapore: How Can Contractors Seek Relief Under the COVID-19 Act?

In our previous update, we examined the impact of the newly enacted COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 on the construction industry. To recap, the Act provides temporary relief to contractors who are unable to fulfill certain contractual obligations because of COVID-19 event(s).

Indonesia: Hearing at the District Court During COVID-19 

The Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia provides the basis for the judges and court civil servants to “Work From Home (WFH)”, and to use e-Court and e-Litigation.

Indonesia: National Disaster Declaration for COVID-19 Pandemic

President Joko Widodo declared the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) a national disaster on April 13,  2020. What are the consequences?

Singapore: Key Features of 2020 Budget Affecting Employers

The Singapore Government had previously introduced measures and schemes which impact employers. The following table highlights the key features under the Budgets and the impacts.

Taiwan: Compensation and Protective Measures Due to COVID-19

In response to the impact of COVID-19 over Taiwan, on March 10, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Welfare promulgated the Compensation Measures Regarding Isolation and Quarantine Period Due To COVID-19 Control for the payment of compensation.

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