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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.
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  May 25, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Myanmar’s Daily Minimum Wage Increased from Kyat 3,600 to Kyat 4,800

  Myanmar’s union government has increased the country’s daily minimum wage for an eight-hour work day from Kyat 3,600 (US$2.65) to Kyat 4,800 (US$3.54). The wage increase is the first since Myanmar introduced a minimum wage as part of the government’s labor market reforms in 2015.
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  March 1, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei

  For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.
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  January 24, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Thailand Introduces New Four-Year Smart Visas for Investors

  With effect from February 1, 2018, foreign investors and experts in ten specific high-tech business sectors can apply for a new 4-year ‘Smart Visa’ to live and work in Thailand. Read more about the eligibility criteria and the benefits of the new visa in our latest article.
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  January 10, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Philippine Labor Contracts: What You Need to Know

  The Philippine labor law recognizes five different categories of employment arrangements based on the nature of the employment. An employment contract is concluded for each of the five types. Read more in our latest article.
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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.