Other Briefings
THR Compliance in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Must Review Before Eid 2026
Most employers in Indonesia must pay THR before Eid 2026. Learn the payment deadline, calculation rules, tax impact, and compliance risks.
Vietnam’s 183-Day Rule: Tax Implications for Foreign Employees
Understand how Vietnam’s 183-day rule changes tax exposure, withholding, and assignment structuring for foreign staff.
Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Workforce Availability and Wage Levels in Indonesia
Investors use business intelligence to assess workforce supply, wage levels, and hiring risks before selecting locations in Indonesia.
Malaysia Revises Its Expatriate Employment Policy
Malaysia will revise its expatriate employment policy from June 2026, raising salary thresholds and introducing time limits for Employment Pass holders.
Local Director and Management Presence Requirements in Singapore
Foreign investors should assess Singapore’s local director and management presence rules, nominee disclosure updates, and governance expectations.
Should Foreign Companies in Indonesia Appoint Local Directors for Governance or Compliance Only?
Foreign companies in Indonesia must assess when local directors should hold real authority and how governance choices affect risk and control.
Employment Contracts and Probation Rules for Foreign Employers in Vietnam
How Vietnam’s employment contracts and probation rules affect foreign employers, workforce flexibility, and compliance risk in practice.
Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia
Foreign employers can distinguish between Malaysia’s contract of service and contract for service to manage hiring compliance, worker rights, and classification risks.
Thailand Introduces Digital Work Permit System for Foreign Employers
Thailand’s digital work permit system streamlines hiring for foreign employers with faster processing and a unified online application workflow.
Payroll in Malaysia: Understanding Monthly Tax Deductions, EPF, and SOCSO Contributions
Employers should ensure full compliance with Malaysia’s MTD, EPF, SOCSO, and EIS requirements by meeting all contribution rules, eligibility tests, and filing duties.
