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Employee Welfare Fund (EWF) – Implementation Postponed to 1 October 2026
There has been an official announcement regarding the Employee Welfare Fund (EWF). The implementation, originally scheduled to take...
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Celebrating Malaysia Day: A New Public Holiday Announcement
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim , has officially declared 15 September 2025 (Monday) as an additional public...
Aug 19, 20252 min read


New EPF Requirement for Foreign Employees in Malaysia Starting October 2025
Starting 1 October 2025, significant changes will take effect in Malaysia’s employment landscape with the introduction of mandatory EPF...
Aug 14, 20252 min read


2025 National Pension Base Value Changes Effective July 1
Effective July 1, 2025 , changes to the National Pension Service (NPS) base values will come into effect in Korea. While the...
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Understanding the CPF Contribution Changes Coming in 2026
The Ministry of Manpower has announced important updates to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution structure, taking effect from 1...
May 26, 20251 min read


Thailand Announces Special Public Holidays in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know
In a recent announcement by the Government of Thailand and the Bank of Thailand, two special public holidays have been declared for 2025:...
May 12, 20251 min read


Abolition of MPF Offsetting Arrangement in Hong Kong: What Employers Must Know (Effective 1 May 2025)
A major shift is coming to Hong Kong’s employment landscape. Starting 1 May 2025, the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Offsetting...
May 7, 20252 min read


Hong Kong Statutory Minimum Wage Update: What Employers Need to Know (Effective 1 May 2025)
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has approved updates to the Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW) regime, aimed at reinforcing fair labor...
May 6, 20252 min read


Effective March 2025: New Social Insurance Premium Rates in Japan
As part of ongoing efforts to adapt to economic conditions and healthcare demands, insurance associations across Japan have revised their...
Apr 23, 20251 min read


Korea Presidential Election 2025: Polling Day on 3 June to Be a Public Holiday
The Republic of Korea has officially announced that Polling Day for the 2025 Presidential Election will take place on Tuesday, 3 June...
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Singapore General Election 2025: Polling Day on 3 May to be a Public Holiday
As Singapore gears up for the General Election 2025, the Elections Department has officially declared Saturday, 3 May 2025, as Polling...
Apr 17, 20251 min read


Japan Unemployment Insurance Deduction Rate 2025 Update
The Japan Labor Bureau has officially announced an update to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) deduction rates, which will take effect from...
Mar 20, 20251 min read


What Employers and Employees Need to Know
The Government of Indonesia has announced updates to the BPJS Pension Program (Jaminan Pensiun), which will take effect on March 1, 2025...
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Updates to Employee Welfare Fund (EWF) in October 2025
Thailand has issued the regulation of Employee Welfare Fund (EWF), which was established under the Labour Protection Act B.E.2541 (1998)...
Feb 25, 20252 min read


CPF Board to End Direct Debit ‘Last Day Deduction’ Schedule from April 2025
The CPF Board will discontinue the Direct Debit ‘Last Day Deduction’ schedule effective 1 April 2025 . Currently, under the ...
Feb 12, 20251 min read


Amendments to the Minimum Wage Order
The Government of Malaysia has announced new amendments under the Minimum Wages Order 2024 (MWO 2024), which was gazetted on 4 December...
Feb 6, 20251 min read


Social/ Health Insurance Ceiling Limit Changes
As of January 1, 2025, the ceiling limit for monthly health insurance remuneration has increased. The new maximum combined amount for...
Feb 6, 20251 min read


Update to Korea Local Tax Act Regarding BPT
Previously, the required tax payment was calculated on an average basis of 150 million for 12 months. Effective January 1st, 2025, this...
Feb 5, 20251 min read


Core Tax Administration System (CoreTax)
The Core Tax Administration System (CoreTax) in Indonesia, which will take effect on January 1, 2025 . CoreTax is a modernization of the...
Jan 6, 20251 min read


Two Additional Public Holidays for China
The State Council has announced an adjustment to the public holiday schedule for the year 2025 effective from January 1, 2025. January...
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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