Other Briefings
Overhaul for Malaysia’s My Second Home Program: What You Need to Know
Malaysia’s MM2H program introduces a three-tier system with mandatory property purchases and revised visa requirements.
Updates to Employment Permits for Professional Foreign Workers in Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower provides a range of employment permits for professional expatriates planning to work in the country.
The Guide to Employment Contracts for Foreign Workers in Indonesia
Applying for an employment permit in Indonesia as a foreigner involves several steps and requirements. We provide a detailed guide.
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.
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.
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.
A Guide to HR Compliance in the Philippines
Expatriate workers and their employers in the Philippines must understand the process of obtaining a work visa and employment permit to legally work in the country.
Thailand Issues New Investor Visa for Eastern Economic Corridor
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor has issued a new investor visa in a bid to boost foreign investments in targeted industries.
