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The Asia Sourcing Guide 2015
- January 2015
- Members Access
In this issue of Asia Briefing, we explain how and why the Asian sourcing market is changing, compare wage overheads, and look at where certain types of products are being manufactured and exported. We discuss the impact of ASEANâs Free Trade Ag...
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Labor Costs in China Versus ASEAN
- January 2015
- Free Access
Average worker salary of cities such as Guangzhou, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Manila have been taken into account.
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Corporate Taxation in China Versus ASEAN
- January 2015
- Free Access
This infographic is the comparison of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) of the more developed ASEAN economies such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Industries Eligible for Foreign Investment Through the China-Hong Kong CEPA Agre...
- January 2015
- Free Access
List of industries that are eligible for foreign investment through the CEPA agreement.
Q&A
What are some of the commonly encountered problems when hiring Vietnamese staff ...
- January 2015
- Free Access
The Vietnamese government is currently promoting English education but still many Vietnamese only have a basic level of English. They therefore encounter difficulties in conducting business negiotiations in the language. A lot of Vietnamese ha...
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How is overtime pay calculated in Vietnam?
- January 2015
- Free Access
Overtime is calculated based on the employee's current salary. For regular working days it is 150% of their salary, weekends 200% and paid leave days and holidays 300%.
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As a foreign worker in Vietnam, which kind of insurance do I need and how much i...
- January 2015
- Free Access
Foreign staff only need to pay for health insurance, whilst Vietnamese locals need to pay for social, unemployment and health insurance. The amount payable is based on the employee's salary as stated in the labour contract and is capped at 20 times t...
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Am I, as a foreign national, classified as a tax resident in Vietnam?
- January 2015
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If you meet any of the following criteria, you are classified as a tax resident in Vietnam: You stay in Vietnam for over 183 days in one 12 month period You have permanent residence there You have a leased residence there (ie. hotel, hoste...
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How has China?s Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN changed global manufacturing tre...
- January 2015
- Free Access
Prior to 2007, much of the global chain moved to China to take advantage of its well-organized infrastructure, cheap labor, and ultra-low taxes. However, after the implementation of the Enterprise Income Tax Law of 2007, tax incentives in China were ...
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What is the difference between ?indirect? and ?direct? sourcing in Asia?
- January 2015
- Free Access
An indirect method of managing a sourcing operation means employing offices that cannot undertake any commercial or industrial activities, receive payment in local currency, or manage export/import activities. Indirect methods are relatively uniform ...
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Import and Export: A Guide to Trade in Vietnam
- December 2014
- Members Access
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we provide you with a clear understanding of the current business trends related to trade in Vietnam, as well as explaining how to set up your trading business in the country. We also attempt to give perspe...
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Welche Arten von Arbeitsvertrgen gibt es in Vietnam?
- December 2014
- Free Access
Arbeitnehmern stehen in Vietnam 3 verschiedene Arbeitsverträge zur Verfügung.
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