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China Briefing

Preparing for Chinese New Year 2025: Essential Tips for Businesses

01/16/2025

In this article, we outline essential tips for businesses preparing for the Chinese New Year period, from compliance with labor regulations to financial, tax, and security considerations.

China Briefing

A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of January 3, 2025)

01/03/2025

The new minimum wage standards of Xinjiang, Sichuan, and Chongqing took effect on January 1, 2025, and Guizhou is soliciting opinion on its new standards.

China Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2025

01/01/2025

Doing Business in China 2025 is out now and available for free download! It is designed to guide new and established investors in China with updated policy changes.

China Briefing

China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

12/28/2024

In this aritcle, we look at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place and clarify who is eligible to benefit from them. Among others, China-Salomon Islands mutual visa exemption agreement took effect on December 28, 2024.

China Briefing

China Further Expands the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy- A Complete Guide

12/18/2024

China has expanded the 144-hour visa-free transit to a 10-day stay, adding 21 new ports and increasing the total number of visa-free entry/exit points to 60 across 24 provinces.

China Briefing

China Upgrades 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit to 10-Day Stay, Adds 21 Ports

12/17/2024

China expands visa-free transit policy from December 17, 2024, allowing eligible foreign travelers to stay up to 240 hours (10 days). The update also adds 21 ports, bringing the total to 60 across 24 provinces.

India Briefing

India Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2025 - New Publication Out Now

01/08/2025

The 2025 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides valuable insights for businesses navigating India’s dynamic market, and covers macroeconomic as well as technical considerations like company setup, tax and audit, HR and payroll.

India Briefing

Tax Advisory for Remote Workers in India: Optimizing Savings

12/10/2024

We discuss key tax considerations, compliance requirements, and strategies to optimize savings for remote workers in India.

India Briefing

India Labor Compliance: How the Shram Suvidha Portal Works

12/03/2024

The Shram Suvidha Portal, developed by the Ministry of Labor and Employment, serves as a one-stop solution for labor law compliance in India. This unified web platform simplifies regulatory procedures, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ease of doing business for employers while safeguarding employees’ rights.

India Briefing

India Wants Gig Workers to Register on e-Shram Portal, Come Under Social Security Net

12/03/2024

India’s labor ministry is formalizing the gig economy by mandating platform aggregators and workers to register gig workers on the e-Shram portal.

India Briefing

Key Considerations for Expatriates in India: Jobs, Location Costs, and Tax

11/28/2024

We discuss some of the tax, HR, and payroll considerations for expatriates when choosing to relocate to India for work or other purposes.

India Briefing

India's List of Public Holidays in 2025: A Guide for Businesses 

11/07/2024

Businesses and foreign investors should note India's official holiday schedule for 2025, which is impacted by regional, local, and national factors, including festivals, patriotic observances, and cultural practices.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Briefing

Commuting During Tet: Strategies for Businesses in Vietnam

01/20/2025

With Tet approaching, businesses in Vietnam are urged to adopt strategies to navigate severe traffic congestion in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as authorities work to alleviate gridlocks.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law: Key Changes and Foreign Workers’ Rights

01/03/2025

We examine Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law, which will come into force from July 1, 2025, and is expected to bring about notable changes to protect the rights of foreign workers in Vietnam.

Vietnam Briefing

Working in Vietnam as an Expat: A Quick Guide

12/24/2024

Thinking about moving to Vietnam? Here's a quick guide to get you started living and working in this booming Southeast Asian nation.

Vietnam Briefing

Payroll in Vietnam: A Guide to Compensation, Bonuses, and Benefits

12/23/2024

As a greater amount of foreign companies establish a business in Vietnam, a thorough knowledge of the country’s salary structure is vital to operate efficiently and to improve staff retention.

Vietnam Briefing

Overtime Regulations and Compensation in Vietnam

12/18/2024

Understand current regulations on working hours, circumstances when overtime is triggered, and compensation for a variety of overtime working hours in Vietnam.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnamese New Year (Tet) 2025: How to Prepare Your Business

12/16/2024

Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, involves customs that businesses should understand to strengthen relationships with local staff and effectively manage potential supply chain disruptions. Vietnam Briefing offers a quick guide of best practices.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand's 2025 National Holidays: How Businesses Should Prepare

01/16/2025

Prepare your business for Thailand’s 2025 holidays with insights on tourism-driven opportunities and strategies for peak seasons.

ASEAN Briefing

Meeting Cambodia’s Work Permit Deadline: What Businesses Need to Know

01/13/2025

Stay compliant with Cambodia’s work permit rules by meeting the March 31 application deadline to avoid penalties and fines.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand's New Minimum Wage for 2025: What Businesses and Workers Need to Know

01/06/2025

Learn how Thailand's new minimum wage for 2025, ranging from 337 to 400 baht per day, impacts workers and businesses across the country.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand to Implement Employee Welfare Fund

01/02/2025

Starting October 1, 2025, Thailand will implement the Employee Welfare Fund to enhance worker protections under the Labor Protection Act.

ASEAN Briefing

Employment Contracts in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Employers

12/26/2024

Discover the essentials of employment contracts in Malaysia for foreign employers. Learn about key components, differences between permanent and contract roles, and the risks of operating without a formal agreement.

ASEAN Briefing

South Korea Extends ETA Exemption for Singaporeans

12/22/2024

South Korea has extended its K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans until 2025. This move boosts tourism and highlights growing investments.

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