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Thailand Issues New Incentives to Attract Foreign Investors, Professionals, and Retirees
Thailand’s cabinet passed a resolution introducing immigration, tax, and land ownership incentives aimed at foreign investors and skilled professionals.
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Philippine Medical Worker Recruitment
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how medical workers from the Philippines are working, both at home and abroad.
Quarantine Free Travel Under Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane Scheme
From September 2021, Singapore has allowed the entry of fully vaccinated visitors without quarantine through its Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme.
Cambodia to Increase Minimum Wage for 2022
Cambodia will increase the minimum wage for the garment, textile, and footwear industries for 2022.
Cambodia Introduces New Pension Scheme
In March 2021, Cambodia introduced Sub-Decree 32 which implements a new pension scheme in the country.
Hiring Costs in ASEAN
When assessing labor costs in ASEAN, foreign investors should be aware that governments are increasing social protection expenditure in areas such as pensions, health coverage, and welfare assistance.
Three Key Factors Impacting Human Resource Development in ASEAN
Digital transformation, climate change and green investments, and ageing societies present new challenges and opportunities for foreign investors in ASEAN.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Changes to the Immigration Law
Indonesia issued Government Regulation 48 of 2021 (GR 48/2021) in March 2021 which amends the country’s immigration law.
ASEAN Talent and HR Compensation Benchmarking – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
In this issue of the ASEAN Briefing magazine, we provide an overview of current talent availability in ASEAN and the future factors that will impact its human resources.
How to Prepare a Foreign Worker Utilization Plan: Hiring in Indonesia
MOM Reg 8/2021 is an implementing regulation that details the requirements businesses must fulfill to hire foreign workers.
