Other Briefings
Indonesia Introduces Bridging Visa Policy
Indonesia has introduced a new ‘bridging visa’ policy which enables foreigners to stay in the country while they are processing their resident permits.
Formalized Flexible Work Arrangements to Be Introduced in Singapore from December 2024
Singapore is set to implement new guidelines requiring all employers to have a formal process in place for workers to request flexible work arrangements, starting December 2024.
Indonesia’s Minimum Wage Rates for 2024
Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower announced the increase of minimum wages across the country for 2024.
New Salary Criteria for Hiring Foreign Executives in Singapore
Singapore will increase the salary criteria for foreign executives and professionals working in the country from January 1, 2025.
Malaysia’s Revised Residency Program: Tackling Cost Concerns
Malaysia’s government revised its residency program, the Malaysia My Second Home program, and eased the requirements by which foreigners are eligible for the residency permit.
Updates on Indonesia’s Social Security Schemes
The Indonesian Government introduced the second amendment to the Work Accident Benefit and the Life Insurance social security programs.
Boosting Tourism: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore Target Chinese Travel Spending
Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore are offering visa-free travel to Chinese tourists during the first Spring Festival (Chinese New Year / CNY) holiday since Beijing lifted pandemic travel restrictions.
Malaysia’s Public Holidays for 2024
Malaysia’s multicultural population acknowledges a number of key holidays from a number of cultures. This includes Christmas Day, Deepavali, and the Islamic New Year.
New Work Permit Rules for Foreign Employees in Cambodia
Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor Notification No. 110/23 clarifies the parties that are required to apply for work permits and employment cards.
Thailand’s Public Holidays for 2024
ASEAN Briefing outlines Thailand’s public holidays for 2024.This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.
