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Central Provident Fund Contribution Rates and Accounts
- February 2017
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This infographic shows the central provident fund contribution rates and accounts, as a percentage of wage.
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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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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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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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What was one of the likely causes of Indonesia’s inability to meet its growth ...
- October 2016
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During the 1980s and 90s, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector saw significant growth. However, in the early 2000s, the government began to focus on commodity exports to meet growing Chinese demand for resources. In doing so, the nation...
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What is a potential downside of investing in Indonesian Special Economic Zones (...
- October 2016
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Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) offer investors preferential regulatory infrastructure and tax policies. Indonesia currently has nine SEZs in place, and President Joko Widodo’s government plans for a total of twenty-five b...
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In 2016, what percentage of Indonesia’s GDP came from the nation’s manufactu...
- October 2016
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In 2016, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector was valued at USD112.8 billion, and made up 23.7% of the nation’s total GDP. Indonesia’s manufacturing sector has seen a slowdown due to a decrease in Chinese demand for commodities.&n...
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