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What are the minimum wages in ASEAN?
- January 2020
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Minimum wages in ASEAN - Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar (Burma), Laos.
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What are the working hours/days in ASEAN countries?
- December 2016
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All ASEAN countries have a maximum of six working days per week and an eight hour work day; in Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam this results in a maximum of 48 hours of work per week. In Myanmar and Singapore, though the limit o...
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How much is paid for overtime in ASEAN countries?
- December 2016
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Overtime entitles workers in all ASEAN countries to receive overtime wages for work exceeding standard hours. The lowest retribution is given in the Philippines, where an extra 25 percent of hourly wages is granted for overtime, while the highe...
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How much is paid for working at night or during rest days in ASEAN countries?
- December 2016
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All ASEAN countries, except for Indonesia and Thailand, charge an additional premium for night work and rest days, but the premium varies considerably: Indonesia and Thailand have no formally imposed premium; the Philippines has a 10 percent premium ...
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As of 2016, what Corporate Income Tax incentives did Jokowi’s government offer...
- October 2016
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For investors willing to invest IDR 1 trillion (about 76.75 million USD) into an Indonesian SEZ, Jokowi’s government offers 20-100% tax reductions for up to 25 years. 20-100% tax reductions are also available for those looking to invest I...
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Which industry of exports is Myanmar?s economy based on?
- July 2015
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Despite the entire under-developed and limited environment, Myanmar remains an enigmatic country in Asia. Since the country holds strong cost competitiveness, it is seen very attractive to the countries around it. Myanmar’s economy is largely b...
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What are the key industries for FDI in ASEAN?
- February 2015
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Electronics Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Textiles and Apparel Medical Devices
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What makes ASEAN attractive for FDI?
- February 2015
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ASEAN’s demographics, growing consumer markets, treaty networks and low tax rates make it a preferred destination for FDI. ASEAN has a population of over 600 million, and currently has a “demographic dividend” – the ratio wher...
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Which ASEAN countries are the most popular for FDI?
- February 2015
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According to Merill Lynch, in 2013, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines surged ahead of their regional neighbors with FDI increases of 17, 19 and 20.4 percent. Singapore receives the most FDI in ASEAN, valued at US$64 billion. Vietnam's FDI is gr...
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What are the future e-commerce trends for the Asia-Pacific?
- February 2015
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Global B2C e-commerce sales will grow by more than 20 percent this year to reach US$1.5 trillion, and surpass US$2.3 trillion by 2017. This projected growth will be driven by five of the largest online retail markets in the Asia-Pacific region &ndash...
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What country in the Asia-Pacific is estimated to have the fastest growing intern...
- February 2015
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The Philippines is estimated to have the fastest growing internet population in the world, with recent statistics estimating 530% growth over the past five years. Close behind the Philippines in global rankings are Indonesia with 430% growth, India i...
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What is Singapore?s e-commerce potential?
- February 2015
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Singapore’s online shopping market has undergone significant growth in the past four years, from US$881 million in 2010 to a forecasted US$3.5 billion in 2015. An estimated 40% of total sales come from domestic websites. Singapore is also home ...
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