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China Briefing
How to Hire Part Time Employees in China
10/16/2015Part time work is not as common in China as it is in the West. From a legal perspective, regulations are not very comprehensive or detailed. However, the labor market in China is dynamic, changing, and influential. Foreign companies may thus find themselves in situations where employing part-time workers is advantageous.
Vietnam Briefing
Import & Export in Vietnam: Key Industries & Free Trade Agreements
10/15/2015The new issue of Vietnam Briefing magazine, titled "Import & Export in Vietnam: Key Industries & Free Trade Agreements", is out now and available as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore.
China Briefing
The Extension of Labor Contracts in China: Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management
09/22/2015It is important for foreign companies to be aware of the hidden perils behind continued employment without a contract. This article discusses the correct procedures to prevent any further risks when extending a labor contract in China.
China Briefing
Outlook on Light Manufacturing in China: September 2015
09/07/2015With China’s recent move to devalue its currency, export-oriented manufacturers were granted a temporary cost advantage and are likely to see growth in order quantities from low-end retailers or receive requests for contract renegotiations.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam News Brief: Tariffs on Exported Plastic Bags, e-Government, and ASEAN-China FTA
09/02/2015In this Vietnam Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Vietnam during the month of September, including tariffs on plastic bags, e-government programs, and the expansion of the ASEAN-China FTA.
China Briefing
Exploring New Opportunities in Adaptive Learning in China
08/14/2015The term ‘adaptive learning’ has been misunderstood in some cases, and misused in others. A relatively new development in education technology, especially in emerging markets such as China, some consider adaptive learning to be the application of content-mapping and norm-referencing (the assessment of a performance in terms of its relationship to the larger group) to learning tools.
China Briefing
Outlook on Light Manufacturing in China: August 2015
08/06/2015Cascade Asia reports every month on labor development in China, with August featuring increased risk of fires and employee absentee rates due to the heat, more safety inspections and minimum wage hikes in Fujian.
China Briefing
Smoothly Converting from an RO to a WFOE: Employee Transfer and Timing
08/04/2015For foreign investors planning to “convert” their previously established Representative Office (RO) to a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE), the order of events and their relative timing are important considerations for ensuring a smooth transition from the former to the latter.
Vietnam Briefing
Personal Income Tax Changes Come into Effect
07/31/2015Ministry of Finance guidelines on personal income tax (PIT) in Circular No. 92/2015/TT-BTC came into effect on 30 July, 2015, applying to the 2015 tax period.
ASEAN Briefing
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: M&A, GST, and Bilateral Trade
07/20/2015In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand during the second half of the month of July.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Tops Global Greenfield FDI Project Rankings
07/17/2015Vietnam has come first in a ranking of countries for greenfield foreign direct investment in a study carried out by Financial Times data division fDi Intelligence.
China Briefing
China Regulatory Brief: Simplified Procedures for Work Visa Applications
07/06/2015In this week's China Regulatory Brief, we talk about the simplified procedures for work visa applications, relaxed requirements for foreign talents to obtain a permanent residence permit in China, Shenzhen to abolish company's name pre-approval and the six overseas offices of the Shanghai FTZ.