Other Briefings
Indonesia and Thailand Implement QR Payment Linkage, Key to Increasing Digital Integration in Southeast Asia
Enabling cross-border QR payment linkages is also a step towards greater financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.
Thailand Increases Daily Minimum Wage Rates for 2022
Thailand has increased the daily minimum wage rates across all its provinces by an average of five percent.
Cambodia Opens Foreign Employee Quota Application for 2023
Cambodia has opened the foreign employee quota application for businesses for 2023.
Malaysia Launches New Social Visit Pass
Malaysia has recently launched a new social visit pass named PLS@XPATS, which allows social visit pass holders to work in the country for up to 30 days.
Cambodia Introduces New Income Tax Thresholds for 2023
Cambodia has introduced new income tax thresholds for 2023 under Sub-Decree 196.
Reshoring China Production to Thailand: Key Sectors That Benefit
As the second-largest economy in ASEAN behind Indonesia, Thailand presents ample investment opportunities for foreign businesses.
Cambodia Increases Minimum Wage for Textile and Garment Sectors for 2023
Cambodia has increased the monthly minimum wage to US$200 from the current US$194.
Singapore Issues Latest Vaccination Requirements for Work Passes
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has mandated that all work pass holders must be fully vaccinated when applying for a new work pass.
Higher Levies for Outbound Travelers from Singapore’s Changi International Airport
Outbound travelers from Singapore’s Changi International Airport will face higher airport charges starting from November 1, 2022.
ASEAN Ministers Attend U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiations
Economic ministers from several ASEAN countries attended the first official meeting of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Los Angeles.
