Other Briefings
National Wage Council Urges Wage Hike for Lower-Income Workers in Singapore
Singapore’s National Wage Council advises 5.5-7.5% pay rise for lower-income workers. Discover how this impacts businesses and wage practices.
Indonesia’s National Holidays and Mass Leave Schedule for 2025
Prepare your business for Indonesia’s 2025 national holidays and mass leave days. Optimize staffing, streamline operations, and capitalize on heightened consumer demand during peak holiday periods.
Vietnam’s Public Holidays for 2025
ASEAN Briefing outlines Vietnam public holidays for 2025. This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.
Singapore’s New Workplace Fairness Law: What Employers Need to Know
Learn how Singapore’s proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation will reshape employment practices by banning discrimination and enforcing grievance processes.
Cambodia Raises Minimum Wage for Garment and Footwear Sectors in 2025
Cambodia will raise the minimum wage for the garment and footwear sectors to $208 per month in 2025.
Enhanced Family Benefits and Retrenchment Support for Employees in Singapore
Singapore introduces updated Employment Law with improved paternity and shared parental leave, plus financial support for retrenched workers.
A Guide to Hiring in Indonesia – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “A Guide to Hiring in Indonesia”, is out now as a free download.
Singapore Bans Employer of Record Sponsorship: Key Alternatives for Foreign Businesses
Understand Singapore’s ban on Employers of Record sponsorship for foreign workers and explore alternative hiring options for non-Singaporean businesses.
Cambodia Opens Foreign Employee Quota Application for 2025
Cambodia has opened the application window for businesses to apply for the foreign employee quota. The deadline for applications is the end of November 2024.
ASEAN Labor Costs: Minimum Wage and Social Insurance Essentials
When assessing labor costs in ASEAN, foreign investors should be aware that governments are increasing social protection expenditure in areas such as pensions, health coverage, and welfare assistance.
