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  March 24, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Myanmar

  Hiring foreign employees in Myanmar can be a complicated process due to the country’s lack of a comprehensive employment permit system for foreigners. Here, we look at different options for foreigners to acquire legal working status in Myanmar.
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  February 28, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Personal Income Tax in ASEAN: a Guide to 2017 Rates

  Personal income tax, or PIT as it is commonly referred, is a tax levied on all wage earners within a given jurisdiction. In the following article, we outline PIT tax brackets in individual member states of ASEAN.
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  January 30, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Sourcing Talent in ASEAN: A Guide to Regional Opportunities

  With over 625 million inhabitants spanning 10 member states, ASEAN is endowed with a diverse workforce capable of supporting a multitude of manufacturing and service based investments. In this extract from the latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, we look at sourcing talent in Southeast Asia.
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  December 30, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Human Resources in ASEAN – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

  The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, focusing on key HR considerations across ASEAN for foreign investors, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
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  December 2, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Daily Minimum Wage Rates in Thailand to Increase from January 1, 2017

  In this article, we highlight recent adjustments to Thailand’s daily minimum wage rates passed in November and set to become effective in 2017.
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  September 20, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Myanmar Opens Three Overland Crossings to e-Visas

  Myanmar has extended e-visas for tourists and business professionals to three land crossings: Tachileik, Myawaddy, and Kawthaung. Learn what you will need to apply.
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  June 18, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Rooting Out Slave Labor: An Introduction to Sustainable Manufacturing in ASEAN

  When investing in emerging markets to lower costs, exploitative labor practices are always a reputational concern. Learn which ASEAN markets will allow you to retain a cost advantage over your competitors while producing goods in a sustainably manner.
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  June 6, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Indonesia Promotes ASEAN Minimum Wage

  In the wake of Indonesia’s proposal for an ASEAN wide minimum wage, we assess the impact of such an arrangement and provide insight on the likelihood of its passage.
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  May 13, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Labor Mobility in ASEAN: Current Commitments and Future Limitations

  With the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) at the end of 2015, ASEAN achieved a significant milestone in the region’s growing political, economic, and cultural integration. Although ASEAN has clearly stated its goal to promote skilled labor mobility, current policies trail behind the EU and other regional initiatives.
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  February 5, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Minimum Wages in ASEAN – All You Need to Know in 2016

  When comparing wages across countries, investors should be pay close attention to all attributes of wages within a given country as they can differ drastically. To provide insight on these trends and to illuminate the intricacies of ASEAN’s diverse labor market, the following article provides an overview of the regional blocs current wage differentials.