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  October 6, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Singapore as a Payroll Processing Center for Companies in ASEAN

  Companies centralizing their payroll in Singapore benefit from the country’s double advantage of housing many regional headquarters as well as the country’s strong connectivity to other ASEAN states. Read more.
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  September 29, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Thailand Launches New Online Service for Work Permits and Visas

  Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has launched a new online visa service for BOI-registered companies in order to ease the visa application process. Under the new system, authorities will issue an electronic work permit to the applicants instead of the work permit booklet currently in use.
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  September 22, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Laos

  For expatriate workers and their employers in Laos, understanding the process to obtain a business visa and employment permit is essential. Read more about the various business visas and employment permits issued to expatriates planning to work in Laos.
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  August 31, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Cambodia

  For expatriate workers and their employers in Cambodia, understanding the process to obtain a work visa and employment permit is essential. Read more about the various work visas and employment permits issued to expatriates planning to work in Cambodia.
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  August 29, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Philippines Launches Visas on Arrival Program for Chinese Nationals

  The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched a Visa Upon Arrival (VUA) program for Chinese nationals.The move comes as part of the government’s bid to boost tourism and investment in the Philippines.
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  August 25, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Malaysian Labor Contracts: What You Need to Know

  While Malaysia offers foreign investors a skilled workforce, the country’s laws mandate a formal, written labor contract signed by the parties. This article discusses how these contracts can serve as an opportunity for foreign investors to establish a firm foundation for human resources management in Malaysia.
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  August 18, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in the Philippines

  For expatriate workers and their employers in the Philippines, understanding the process to obtain a work visa and employment permit is essential. Read more about the various work visas and employment permits issued to expatriates planning to work in the Philippines.
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  June 12, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Salary, Individual Income Tax, and Social Security in Singapore

  It is important for companies operating and hiring employees in Singapore to understand the key elements of the country’s payroll process and stay updated on the latest regulatory changes when computing salary and social security contributions. Read more in our latest article.
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  June 2, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Payroll Processing and Compliance in Singapore – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

  The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, focusing on Payroll Processing and Compliance in Singapore, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
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  May 22, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Individual Income Tax in Malaysia for Expatriates

  Personal Income taxation in Malaysia is laid out in general terms under the Income Tax Act of 1967. In this article, we explain how expatriates should calculate their individual income tax in Malaysia. We highlight exceptions to tax rates and penalties for noncompliance.