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ASEAN Briefing
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Laos
09/22/2017For expatriate workers and their employers in Laos, understanding the process to obtain a business visa and employment permit is essential. Read more about the various business visas and employment permits issued to expatriates planning to work in Laos.
India Briefing
Australian Investment into India: Skill India, Clean Energy Market
08/22/2017Australian investment prospects in India are growing. In this article, we focus on opportunities emerging in two key industries – education and clean energy. Finally, we discuss the benefits of investors approaching India on a state-by-state basis.
China Briefing
China Work Permit Calculator: Find Your Tier
08/16/2017China’s new work permit system for foreigners was rolled out nationwide on April 1 this year, introducing a three-tier talent grading system for expatriates. Here, we present a work permit calculator which can help employers and expats research tier cat
China Briefing
China Work Permits: Are You an A, B, or C Tier Talent?
07/19/2017China’s new work permit system for foreigners introduces a point-based tiered ranking system to determine applicants' eligibility to work in the country. In this article, we clarify who is placed where under the new system, and the implications of the tiered rankings.
ASEAN Briefing
IP Protection in the Philippines Automotive Industry
07/14/2017In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies foreign companies should adopt to enforce their intellectual property rights in the Philippines automotive industry.
ASEAN Briefing
Import and Export Procedures in the Philippines – Best Practices
06/23/2017As the Philippines continues to comply with ASEAN-wide economic integration, opportunities for both importers and exporters will continue to grow. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of the Philippines.
ASEAN Briefing
Trade Fairs in Thailand - Steps to Protect Your Intellectual Property
05/12/2017In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies SMEs participating in trade fairs in Thailand should adopt to mitigate the risks of infringements of their intellectual property.
India Briefing
India Regulatory Brief: Cross-Border Mergers Approved for Indian Businesses, Aadhaar Now Mandatory for Expats
04/24/2017In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at the shift in policy on mergers and acquisitions in India, the compulsory requirement of Aadhaar for expats living in India beyond 182 days, the move to de-register dormant companies, and the proposed cyber-sec
ASEAN Briefing
Business Process Outsourcing in The Philippines
04/17/2017The Philippines BPO Sector contributes nine percent of the country's GDP. Learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing the Philippines BPO industry as it continues to register positive growth in 2017.
ASEAN Briefing
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Myanmar
03/24/2017Hiring foreign employees in Myanmar can be a complicated process due to the country's lack of a comprehensive employment permit system for foreigners. Here, we look at different options for foreigners to acquire legal working status in Myanmar.
ASEAN Briefing
An Economic & Social Background to the Philippines 2017
03/09/2017Philippines has, over the past few years, been playing a ‘catch up’ strategy, and is now among the leading economies within ASEAN. Despite its many problems, the economy and commercial sector remain on the rise and present significant opportunities f
ASEAN Briefing
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Philippines Banking Regulation, Cambodia SME Tax Incentive, and Indonesia Fintech Sector
03/01/2017In this week's Regulatory Brief, we discuss Philippines' directive to banks on late payments, Cambodia's move to make SMEs tax compliant and Indonesia's decision to allow fintech companies to deal directly with customers.