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China Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2026 - New Publication Out

12/23/2025

Doing Business in China 2026 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

Performance Appraisals in China: How Employers Can Legally Link It to Pay

12/10/2025

Employers in China face growing scrutiny over performance appraisal systems tied to pay. Standardizing procedures and ensuring transparency can help mitigate legal risks and maintain compliance.

China Briefing

Nine Provinces Roll Out Updated Minimum Wage Standards from December 1

12/08/2025

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of December 8, 2025.

China Briefing

Non-fixed-Term Labor Contract in China: Rules Further Clarified Under Judicial Interpretation II

12/04/2025

Non-fixed-term labor contracts provide employees with significant protection under China’s Labor Contract Law. Employers must understand the triggers and compliance requirements to avoid costly disputes.

China Briefing

Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know

11/20/2025

Shanghai’s latest revision of its foreigner qualification recognition list further streamlines procedures for overseas professionals and employers to access local talent policies.

China Briefing

Double Wage Rules in China: Key Updates Under Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes

11/13/2025

Judicial Interpretation II refines double wage rules in China, clarifying liability and calculation standards. Employers can now follow clear guidelines to avoid disputes.

India Briefing

India Briefing

How India's New e-B-4 Visa Solves Your Foreign Talent Challenges

12/18/2025

India’s new e-B-4 Visa has replaced the e-PLI visa, introducing a streamlined digital sponsorship framework for Indian companies engaging foreign expertise. We outline the policy changes, application process, and strategic implications.

India Briefing

India Streamlines Business Visa Approval for Chinese Professionals to 4 Weeks

12/16/2025

India has eased business visa procedures for Chinese professionals, reducing processing times to under four weeks. The move indicates a strategic recalibration by India to support its manufacturing growth and stabilize cross-border supply chains.

India Briefing

How to Navigate Cultural Differences in India to Succeed in Your Business Journey

12/16/2025

Learn how businesses can navigate cultural differences in India with practical insights on leadership, communication, hierarchy, and relationship-building. A guide for global executives entering the Indian market.

India Briefing

Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations

12/09/2025

Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.

India Briefing

India Overtime Regulations under OSH Code 2020: What Employers Must Know

12/04/2025

Understand India’s overtime regulations under the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code 2020, covering legal mandates for double wages, updated work hour rules, and state-specific overtime guidelines.

India Briefing

Social Security Code 2020: Universal Coverage, Reporting Digitized

12/03/2025

India’s Social Security Code 2020 expands EPF and ESIC coverage and extends social protection to gig & platform workers. For employers and investors, this is a major compliance reset with simplified processes, lower penalties, and a digital-first regulatory environment.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Amends Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications

12/10/2025

Vietnam’s National Assembly approves the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam E-Visa: A Complete Guide

12/09/2025

Vietnam’s e-visa program makes it easier and faster for visitors to Vietnam to enter the country. The country has recently added 41 new ports that accept e-visas for entry, bringing the total to 83.

Vietnam Briefing

Typhoon Koto Update: Current Status, Forecasts, and Preparedness Measures

11/27/2025

Typhoon Koto (Storm No. 15) has intensified over the central South China Sea, bringing dangerous winds and rough seas.

Vietnam Briefing

Strategic Approaches to HR and Payroll Management in Vietnam

11/24/2025

We examine the dynamics driving Vietnam's labor market and the strategic approaches to human resource and payroll management for businesses.

Vietnam Briefing

Enforcing Vietnam's Social Insurance Law: New Measures on Late Payments and Evasion

11/19/2025

We examine Vietnam’s new regulations and enforcement measures concerning late payments and evasion of compulsory social insurance as outlined in Decree No. 274/2025/ND-CP.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026

11/11/2025

Vietnam’s government has officially updated the regional minimum wage for contract-based workers, which will take effect from January 1, 2026.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN Briefing

Should Foreign Companies in Indonesia Appoint Local Directors for Governance or Compliance Only?

12/22/2025

Foreign companies in Indonesia must assess when local directors should hold real authority and how governance choices affect risk and control.

ASEAN Briefing

Employment Contracts and Probation Rules for Foreign Employers in Vietnam

12/17/2025

How Vietnam’s employment contracts and probation rules affect foreign employers, workforce flexibility, and compliance risk in practice.

ASEAN Briefing

Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia

12/09/2025

Foreign employers can distinguish between Malaysia’s contract of service and contract for service to manage hiring compliance, worker rights, and classification risks.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand Introduces Digital Work Permit System for Foreign Employers

11/26/2025

Thailand’s digital work permit system streamlines hiring for foreign employers with faster processing and a unified online application workflow.

ASEAN Briefing

Payroll in Malaysia: Understanding Monthly Tax Deductions, EPF, and SOCSO Contributions

11/17/2025

Employers should ensure full compliance with Malaysia’s MTD, EPF, SOCSO, and EIS requirements by meeting all contribution rules, eligibility tests, and filing duties.

ASEAN Briefing

Which Philippine Work Visa Best Fits Foreign Investors

11/04/2025

Compare 9(g), 47(a)(2), and SIRV options to find which Philippine visa best suits your investment and management goals.

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