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  November 22, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Indonesia

  For foreign workers and their employers in Indonesia, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.
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  November 15, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Termination of Employees in ASEAN

  In this article, we provide a brief overview of statutory regimes with respect to employment termination in the five major ASEAN countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
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  August 16, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Residency Schemes in ASEAN – Eligibility Requirements

  Obtaining a long-term residency status is a cumbersome process for foreigners in ASEAN. The regulations and procedures vary significantly between the countries, and can sometimes be an expensive affair.  In this article, we give an overview of the permanent residency and other schemes available for foreigners wishing to reside in any of the following ASEAN states.
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  August 3, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Managing Contracts and Separation in ASEAN – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

  The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “Managing Contracts and Separation in ASEAN”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
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  July 13, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Labor Market Trends in the Philippines

  With a highly skilled and productive workforce, along with a robust supply of business process outsourcing services, and sound economic fundamentals, Philippines has become one of the most attractive destinations for businesses expanding to Southeast Asia. Read more in our latest article.
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  May 31, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Laos Increases Minimum Monthly Wage for the Third Time in Eight Years

  The Lao government has increased the country’s monthly minimum wage from Kip 900,000 (US$108) to Kip 1,100,000 (US$132) with effect from May 1, 2018. While this is the third such raise in the last eight years, the revised wages are still significantly lower than those in neighboring countries in ASEAN.
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  May 25, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Myanmar’s Daily Minimum Wage Increased from Kyat 3,600 to Kyat 4,800

  Myanmar’s union government has increased the country’s daily minimum wage for an eight-hour work day from Kyat 3,600 (US$2.65) to Kyat 4,800 (US$3.54). The wage increase is the first since Myanmar introduced a minimum wage as part of the government’s labor market reforms in 2015.
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  March 1, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei

  For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.
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  January 24, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Thailand Introduces New Four-Year Smart Visas for Investors

  With effect from February 1, 2018, foreign investors and experts in ten specific high-tech business sectors can apply for a new 4-year ‘Smart Visa’ to live and work in Thailand. Read more about the eligibility criteria and the benefits of the new visa in our latest article.
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  January 10, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Philippine Labor Contracts: What You Need to Know

  The Philippine labor law recognizes five different categories of employment arrangements based on the nature of the employment. An employment contract is concluded for each of the five types. Read more in our latest article.