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Strategies for Remitting Indonesian Dividends to Chile
- February 2017
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This infographic shows how to remit Indonesian profits to Chile.
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Human Resources in ASEAN
- December 2016
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Although optimization of ASEAN based investment can present a degree of uncertainty due to the magnitude of regulation and diversity within the regional bloc’s labor markets, those with up-to-date information on staffing regulation, prevailing hiri...
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Hiring Conditions in ASEAN Compared
- December 2016
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This infographic provides a comparison of hiring conditions across ASEAN countries, including their capacity to attract talent, the length of a fixed term contract and probationary period.
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Average Monthly Minimum Wages in ASEAN 2016
- December 2016
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A comparison of the average salary in USD across ASEAN.
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Overtime in ASEAN: Triggers, Compensation, and Limitations Compared
- December 2016
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A table outlining the maximum working days per week, overtime limits and premium for overtime, night work and rest days in ASEAN.
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Ease of Paying Social Insurance in ASEAN
- December 2016
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This infographic shows the ASEAN countries ranked by the total time to file social insurance payments, and the number of payments needed to be filed per year.
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Social Insurance Contribution Rates for Employers in ASEAN
- December 2016
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This graph outlines the rates for social insurance payments by percentage across ASEAN.
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Why is minimum wage not always realistic in ASEAN countries?
- December 2016
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When considering whether to invest in ASEAN countries, investors need to understand that minimum wages are usually not realistic and do not represent the true cost of labor, because of regional variance due to intra-county disparities in development ...
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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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What are the costs of social insurance for employers and employees in ASEAN coun...
- December 2016
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Usually more developed countries with more expansive social programs charge higher rates, as is the case in Singapore, where an employee must contribute 20 percent of wages and employers 16 percent toward the main social insurance programs. Malaysia ...
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