Other Briefings
Formalized Flexible Work Arrangements to Be Introduced in Singapore from December 2024
Singapore is set to implement new guidelines requiring all employers to have a formal process in place for workers to request flexible work arrangements, starting December 2024.
New Salary Criteria for Hiring Foreign Executives in Singapore
Singapore will increase the salary criteria for foreign executives and professionals working in the country from January 1, 2025.
Religious Holiday Allowances in Indonesia: Obligations for Businesses
With the upcoming Eid-al Fitr holiday in Indonesia, businesses must pay the religious holiday allowance, also known as Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR).
Malaysia’s Revised Residency Program: Tackling Cost Concerns
Malaysia’s government revised its residency program, the Malaysia My Second Home program, and eased the requirements by which foreigners are eligible for the residency permit.
Updates on Indonesia’s Social Security Schemes
The Indonesian Government introduced the second amendment to the Work Accident Benefit and the Life Insurance social security programs.
Boosting Tourism: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore Target Chinese Travel Spending
Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore are offering visa-free travel to Chinese tourists during the first Spring Festival (Chinese New Year / CNY) holiday since Beijing lifted pandemic travel restrictions.
New Work Permit Rules for Foreign Employees in Cambodia
Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor Notification No. 110/23 clarifies the parties that are required to apply for work permits and employment cards.
A Guide to HR Compliance in the Philippines
Expatriate workers and their employers in the Philippines must understand the process of obtaining a work visa and employment permit to legally work in the country.
Thailand Issues New Investor Visa for Eastern Economic Corridor
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor has issued a new investor visa in a bid to boost foreign investments in targeted industries.
Thailand to Set 2024 Minimum Wage Rate by Year-End
Thailand is set to announce a minimum wage increase for 2024, expected to surpass the inflation rate. It is likely to fall short of the initially proposed 400 baht (US$11.12) per day to mitigate potential negative impacts on small and medium-sized enterprises.
