Asia Briefing’s ASEAN Focused Regulatory and Operational Business Updates

← Back to Home Subscribe

November 07, 2024

View in browser

Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

ASEAN EDITION

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Malaysia Budget 2025: Impact for Individuals

Discover key updates from Malaysia’s Budget 2025 impacting individual taxpayers, including tax reliefs, minimum wage, and dividend taxes.

Navigating Labor Laws in Indonesia: Essential Insights for Employers

We provide a comprehensive guide on Indonesia’s employment laws covering contracts, wages, working hours, foreign workers, and termination procedures.

National Wage Council Urges Wage Hike for Lower-Income Workers in Singapore

Singapore's National Wage Council advises 5.5-7.5% pay rise for lower-income workers. Discover how this impacts businesses and wage practices.

Prabowo’s Red and White Cabinet: Strategic Vision for Indonesia

Explore Prabowo’s Red and White Cabinet, blending continuity and ambition for Indonesia’s growth, unity, and economic strength.

Indonesia's National Holidays and Mass Leave Schedule for 2025

Prepare your business for Indonesia's 2025 national holidays and mass leave days. Optimize staffing, streamline operations, and capitalize on heightened consumer demand during peak holiday periods.

We hope you're enjoying this ASEAN Edition.

To receive any of our other complimentary regional editions, including China, Vietnam, India, Middle East, or our Asia weekly round-up you can add or change subscriptions. Or newly subscribe a friend.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

A Guide to Hiring in Indonesia

This issue of ASEAN Briefing offers an overview of Indonesia's labor market, covering local employment laws, key trends, and emerging sectors, providing insights into workforce dynamics and opportunities in the country.

Optimizing Returns: Strategies for Success in India's Service Sector

India's service sector drives growth and attracts FDI with its market potential, skilled labor, and policies. This issue explores performance, key FDI segments, and strategies for foreign firms.

Vietnam’s Import-Export Regime: Managing Customs and Accessing Tax Benefits

As Vietnam boosts its global trade role, this Vietnam Briefing edition covers key import-export regulations, customs procedures, on-spot export regimes, and VAT rules, along with insights on documentation, processing times, and VAT refunds.

Do you have any feedback? Our teams would love to hear from you!