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  September 12, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How SMEs Can Secure Their IT System: Simple Steps

  SMEs frequently underestimate the importance of cybersecurity to their business. It’s often not a question of “if” your company will be attacked but “when” . Cybersecurity is an often-overlooked item in small and medium sized companies (SMEs), putting these companies at risk every day. Lack of IT experts, fear of high costs, or even lack[…..]
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  August 30, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Singapore’s Employment Act: The Top 6 Amendments

  The Singapore government enacted major amendments to the Employment Act earlier this year. The changes affect human resource administration for employers.
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  March 21, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Labor Contracts in ASEAN

  In this article, we discuss the salient features of labor contracts and social security obligations in five major ASEAN economies – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
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  December 20, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Thai Labor Contracts: What You Need to Know

  While Thailand does not mandate a written agreement between the employer and an employee, it does impose strict labor regulations with regards to working terms and conditions. In practice, therefore, it is advisable for employers to set out written terms and conditions of employment to avoid legal disputes.
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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.