Indonesia’s Minimum Wage Rates for 2024 - ASEAN Briefing
Apr 4, 2024 · How is the minimum wage increase calculated? MOM 18/2022 stipulated a new formula for calculating the minimum wage increase. The calculation for the minimum wage took into account Indonesia’s economic growth, inflation, and the contribution of employees to economic growth.
A Guide to Taxation in the Philippines - ASEAN Briefing
Jul 16, 2024 · The tax base of the 10 percent IAET is the taxable income of the current year plus income exempt from tax, income excluded from gross income, income subject to final tax, and the amount of net operating loss carry-over deducted.
Indonesia's Labor Market: Key Trends and Challenges - ASEAN …
Oct 31, 2024 · Indonesia’s labor market reflects the broader economic and social changes within the country. The nation has experienced consistent job growth, primarily driven by sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and services.
The 2024 US Presidential Election: Impact on Southeast Asia Markets
Oct 15, 2024 · As the US enters the last campaign weeks of the 2024 presidential election, scheduled for November 5, global markets are closely monitoring the potential shifts in policies that may impact trade, investment, and geopolitical stability.
China’s Investments in Indonesia: 2024 Outlook - ASEAN Briefing
Jun 5, 2024 · During their meeting in September 2023, Premier Li Qiang and President Widodo discussed several investments, with China pledging US$21.7 billion across various sectors, including transportation.
China Trade with Thailand: Key Dynamics - ASEAN Briefing
Nov 12, 2024 · China became Thailand’s largest foreign investor in 2023, signaling the deepening economic ties between the two nations. This shift reflects not only China’s economic significance to Thailand but also Thailand’s strategic position in Asia as a …
Southeast Asia Manufacturing Tracker - ASEAN Briefing
Sep 16, 2024 · The second edition of The Asia Manufacturing Index by Dezan Shira & Associates is now out. The 2025 index provides essential insights into Asia’s dynamic industrial landscape, ranking eleven countries across eight categories, including tax …
Malaysia’s Budget 2025: Impact for Businesses - ASEAN Briefing
Oct 31, 2024 · On October 18, Malaysia’s government introduced its 2025 national budget – the largest in its history – to bolster the economy’s competitiveness by introducing new tax incentives, slashing subsidies, and developing new economic clusters.
2025 Singapore Employment Pass Salary Requirements - ASEAN …
Nov 12, 2024 · Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has announced the new salary threshold for Employment Pass (EP) applicants for 2025. The EP is a work visa for foreign professionals, managers, and executives seeking employment in Singapore.
Navigating Indonesia’s New Halal Certification Rules - ASEAN …
Oct 29, 2024 · GR 42/2024 introduces several new provisions and amends existing ones under GR 39/2021, including but not limited to the extension of the halal certification deadline for food and beverage products and ingredients, as well as products resulting from slaughter and slaughtering services, adjustments to the validity period of halal certificates, recognition of foreign halal certifications, and ...