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A Guide to HR Compliance in the Philippines

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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

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Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor has issued a new investor visa in a bid to boost foreign investments in targeted industries.

Service Contracts in Vietnam: What You Need to Know

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Service contracts in Vietnam are a flexible alternative for firms to find human resources support and staff time-bound or specialized projects.

Cambodia Opens Foreign Employee Quota Application for 2024

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Cambodia has opened the application window for businesses to apply for the foreign employee quota. Under the quota system, only 10 percent of a local company’s workforce can be a foreign employee.

Indonesia Introduces Golden Visa to Attract Foreign Investors

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Indonesia is introducing a golden visa scheme to attract foreign corporate and individual investors. The scheme offers between five-to-10-year resident permits, depending on their investment value.

Singapore’s New COMPASS System Set to Roll Out in September

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Singapore will introduce a new points system for Employment Pass applicants in September, in addition to higher qualifying salary thresholds.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2023 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

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This Guide covers the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, including market entry, company setup, tax and audit, and HR and payroll.

A Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Cambodia

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In this article, we explain what foreign nationals entering Cambodia need to know as regards employment-related visas and work permits in the country.

Vietnam to Ease Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Industry

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Vietnam is seeking to ease visa requirements for foreign visitors. Among the changes being discussed is increasing the duration of e-visas to 45 days.

Employment Permits in Malaysia

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Malaysia provides several types of employment permits for foreign workers. We discuss these options in this article.

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