Other Briefings
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.
Philippines’ Public Holidays for 2024
ASEAN Briefing outlines the Philippines’ public holidays for 2024.This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.
Indonesia’s Public Holidays and Joint Leaves for 2024
ASEAN Briefing outlines Indonesia’s public holidays for 2024. This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.
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.
Thailand to Set 2024 Minimum Wage Rate by Year-End
Thailand is set to announce a minimum wage increase for 2024, expected to surpass the inflation rate. It is likely to fall short of the initially proposed 400 baht (US$11.12) per day to mitigate potential negative impacts on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Service Contracts in Vietnam: What You Need to Know
Service contracts in Vietnam are a flexible alternative for firms to find human resources support and staff time-bound or specialized projects.
