The UAE remains a top global business hub thanks to its low-tax environment, strategic East-West positioning, and fast-diversifying economy that continues to draw companies worldwide.
However, its regulatory landscape is evolving quickly, with changes to the Wage Protection System, new leave entitlements, and flexible working arrangements among the key updates employers and HR teams need to navigate in 2026.
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Philippines saw an increase in minimum wages in the Cagayan Valley raising the daily minimum wage for non-agricultural and agricultural sectors to PHP500, and the minimum monthly wage for domestic workers to PHP6,500. This is just one of many updates shaping the Philippines employment landscape.
China’s regulatory environment continues to evolve at pace. From the issuing of the new VAT registration and administration rules to ongoing updates in work-related injury insurance, keeping your China operations compliant has never been more critical or more complex.
With a 3.5% minimum wage increase already in effect and major changes like payday super coming in July 2026, employers are facing growing compliance demands. Missed it?
Malaysia has introduced several important regulatory and labour law developments recently, from raising the e-invoicing exemption threshold to RM1 million to the passing of the Gig Workers Bill and more. With changes continuing to shape employer obligations, staying informed is more important than ever.
With changes unfolding rapidly in Indonesia, staying compliant can be challenging for employers. Recently, we broke down the latest updates in Indonesian employment law and discuss their implications for your business. Missed it?
South Korea begins 2026 with strong momentum as major labour law changes come into force — including an increased minimum wage of KRW 10,320 per hour and the landmark Yellow Envelope Act, signaling a meaningful advance in worker protections.
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Japan’s labour landscape is evolving quickly – from higher minimum wages across all prefectures as of October 2025 to new rights supporting flexible work for parents and expanded education and training leave.
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In 2025, Hong Kong and Macau rolled out major labour law reforms, including the end of MPF offsetting, Hong Kong’s new ‘468 rule,’ employer-paid maternity leave in Macau, and updates to their Labour Relations Law. Expanding into Hong Kong or Macau?
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Vietnam’s labour laws are shifting fast in 2025 – from new ID rules to extended holidays and e-ID requirements for foreigners. Expanding into Vietnam?
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Thailand is a top destination known as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies – offering strong potential for both tourism and business growth. However, keeping up with labour law changes in such a dynamic market can be challenging.
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China’s labour law is one of the most complex in the world. Recent updates include an increase in the retirement age in January 2025 to continuous adjustments in work-related injury insurance benefits, making 2025 a pivotal year for regulatory changes in the Mainland.
Our latest webinar covered the latest changes in China for employers to keep track of. Missed it and need a recap?
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Our webinar in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong, Hiring Smart in Hong Kong: Navigating Talent Gaps, Immigration Schemes & Recruitment Strategies, talks about Hong Kong’s immigration programmes—like the Top Talent Pass Scheme.
We show you how your business can tap into these schemes to overcome hiring challenges, close talent gaps, and stay ahead in a competitive market.
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The Singapore 2025 Budget was released in February 2025 – could it impact your HR compliance? Want to know more about these vital updates and more that have just taken effect in Singapore to make sure you’re on top of the latest changes?
There’s still a lot for employers to catch up on! Our webinar covered the latest changes in Singapore. Missed it and need a recap?
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Malaysia has introduced several updates to its labour laws, including raising the minimum wage to RM1,700 for all employees—regardless of nationality—and increasing the salary ceiling for social security contributions from RM5,000 to RM6,000.
There’s still plenty on the roster for employers to familiarise themselves with! Our webinar covered all the recent changes taking place in Malaysia. Missed it and want a recap?
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In recent months, Australia has enacted several major legislative reforms. These include the criminalization of deliberate wage underpayments, set to take effect on 1 January 2025, and the introduction of the ‘right to disconnect’ law, which was be implemented in August 2024. We discussed these changes, along with other key updates, during our most recent Australia labour law & compliance webinar.
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Looking to stay compliant with the latest termination policies across APAC and the Middle East? Our newly released 2026 Termination Legislation Chart is your go-to resource.
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We’ve released the 2026 Labour Law Comparison Chart! A must-have for businesses and HR leaders looking to expand their presence in the Asia Pacific.
This year, we cover APAC & Middle East locations in this comparison including key markets like Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Japan, and more.
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Keeping up with frequent shifts in hiring trends and job market updates is not the easiest, but it remains crucial in this candidate-driven market. With our quarterly updates, you can keep tabs to brace yourself for upcoming hiring changes!
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