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  December 13, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Malaysia Foreign Knowledge Worker Projections for 2018

  The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) on December 8, 2017 began accepting requests for foreign knowledge worker (FKW) projections. Companies planning to apply for employment passes in 2018 must ensure that they immediately apply for approval of their 2018 FKW projection to avoid any visa disruptions.
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  November 7, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Payroll Outsourcing in Singapore: Allowing Companies to Focus on Regional Expansion in ASEAN

  Payroll outsourcing effectively reduces a firm’s overall liabilities and costs, and ensures that more time and resources get spent on critical business functions. In this article, we discuss the various benefits of outsourcing ASEAN payroll to a reliable third-party payroll processing provider in Singapore.
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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.