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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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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 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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The Guide to Manufacturing in Indonesia
- October 2016
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Choosing if, where, and how to establish foreign manufacturing operations in Indonesia can be a significant challenge. While the archipelago’s vast diversity may initially seem daunting, a number of options are available which will allow entry and ...
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Freihandelsabkommen in Asien wirksam nutzen
- September 2016
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In unserem aktuellen Magazin „Freihandelsabkommen in Asien wirksam nutzen“ beschäftigen wir uns mit Freihandelsabkommen in Asien. Debatten über den Abbau von Zöllen und anderen Handelsbarrieren zur Erleichterung des Handels werden oft auf mult...
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Comparador de los tipos impositivos en ASEAN para los años 2016/2017
- August 2016
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En esta edición de ASEAN Briefing, examinamos la fiscalidad regional de ASEAN a través de la comparación de impuestos de sociedades, impuestos indirectos y retención de impuestos. Además les presentamos el resumen de los diferentes marcos de cum...
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The 2016/17 ASEAN Tax Comparator
- June 2016
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In this issue of ASEAN Briefing, we examine regional taxation in ASEAN through a comparison of corporate, indirect, and withholdings taxation. We further present an overview of the compliance environments found across the region and analyze ASEAN’s...
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Managing ASEAN Expansion from Singapore
- March 2016
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For the second issue of our ASEAN Briefing Magazine, we look at the benefits of using Singapore a hub for the management of regional operations throughout ASEAN. We firstly focus on the position of Singapore relative to its competitors, such as the N...
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La Cintura Economica della Via della Seta
- February 2016
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In questo numero di Asia Briefing presentiamo le principali caratteristiche della Cintura Economica della Via della Seta, evidenziando nel dettaglio il percorso via terra in Asia Centrale e quello via mare nel Sud-Est Asiatico. Nei prossimi decenni, ...
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Trans-Asia Railway Network
- September 2015
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This infographic shows the Trans-Asia Railway project - how China will be connected with South-East Asia in terms of railway network.
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