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

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1. Firm Legal Updates ↓

2. COVID-19 Resource Center  ↓

3. Non-member Sign Up  ↓

4. Submit Content ↓

Japan: COVID-19 Overview

An overview of Labor Law in Japan due to COVID-19, including employee's claim on wages, what happens in case of a possible infection, and remote working.

Indonesia: The Impact of COVID-19 on Enforcement of Merger Control Rules

The Indonesian Commission for the Supervision of Business Competition has made several adjustments to the enforcement of merger control rules. Then how do they affect the enforcement of merger control rules?

Indonesia: Pandemic Regulations in Finance Tax and Import Sectors

Following the nation’s emergency, the government has issued sets of regulations and policies in various sectors in order to control and mitigate the adverse impacts of the pandemic. This advisory discusses regulations and policies to stimulate finance and tax sectors and relaxation for importing medical goods and supplies.

Australia: The Next Wave - COVID-19 Impact on International Supply Chains

The outbreak of COVID-19 comes on the back of an already tumultuous two years for the global economy, markets and trade where the US-China "trade war", other trade tensions and macroeconomic factors have created uncertainty, commercial losses and subdued growth prospects.

Australia: Temporary Changes to Foreign Investment

With the Treasurer's recent announcement on Sunday 29 March 2020 that monetary screening thresholds have been reduced for all foreign investors, our team takes you through what this means for potential transactions.

Australia: How Changed FIRB Rules Affect the Competition and Consumer Commission and the Tax Office

As a result of the COVID-19 changes to foreign investment in Australia announced on Sunday, investors that are now caught by the Foreign Investment Review Board regime will also be subject to scrutiny from other regulators. Our team explains what this means for investors and what they can do.

Indonesia: MPW Protocol for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Construction Works

Responding to President Joko Widodo's instructions on the COVID-19 prevention efforts and the emergency status up until 29 May 2020, Minister of Public Works and Housing has issued the Protocol for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Construction Works.

Singapore: COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill – Impact on the Construction Industry

With the passing of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill in Parliament today, we provide updates on the impact it brings on the construction industry in Singapore.

Singapore: COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill - A Multi-Pronged Legislative Response

The Ministry of Law has just released a draft of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill which will address various matters arising on account of the COVID-19 situation.

Singapore: New Workplace Regulations to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

On April 1, the Infectious Diseases (Workplace Measures to Prevent Spread of COVID-19) Regulations 2020 were promulgated. We summarize the main provisions of the Workplace Measures Regulations and their implications.

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