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China Briefing

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.

China Briefing

China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 65 Ports

11/05/2025

Effective June 12, 2025, nationals of Indonesia shall be eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, bringing the list of eligible countries to 55.

China Briefing

China Releases Official 2026 Public Holiday Schedule

11/04/2025

In 2026, workers will be entitiled to a total of 13 days off, while the Chinese New Year break will reach a record length of nine days.

India Briefing

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 offences 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.

India Briefing

India’s Code on Wages, 2019: What Employers Need to Know

12/02/2025

Learn how India’s Code on Wages, 2019, streamlines wage compliance through universal minimum wages, a unified “wages” definition, and stricter payment rules, delivering a more predictable labor framework for CEOs, investors, and employers.

India Briefing

Karnataka Menstrual Leave Order: Introduction of Mandatory Paid Leave for Women Employees

12/02/2025

Beginning November 12, 2025, Karnataka will require employers to provide women employees with one paid menstrual leave day per month, strengthening workplace welfare standards and adding new compliance and HR obligations for businesses.

India Briefing

Kerala Introduces India's First Right to Disconnect Legislation: All You Need to Know

11/26/2025

Kerala’s Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, introduces clear rules on after-hours work communication, employee rights, and workplace accountability, marking a major step in India’s evolving labor reforms.

Vietnam Briefing

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 county 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.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Draft Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications

11/05/2025

The Draft Law on Personal Income Tax (PIT) overhauls Vietnam’s current regime, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.

ASEAN Briefing

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.

ASEAN Briefing

Employment Contracts in Indonesia: Fixed-Term Vs Permanent

10/29/2025

Compare fixed-term and permanent contracts in Indonesia and learn how employers can stay compliant while managing costs efficiently.

ASEAN Briefing

Avoiding Penalties During Labor Inspections in Indonesia

10/24/2025

Foreign investors can avoid costly labor penalties in Indonesia through strong HR governance and BPJS compliance systems.

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