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[Japan] Zebec launches payment and payroll services [Japan] Zebec launches payment and payroll services

Japan is known for pioneering a regulatory framework for digital finance.
11 Jan 2024

[Malaysia] Common practices for compassionate/bereavement leave [Malaysia] Common practices for compassionate/bereavement leave

In Malaysia, the terms compassionate leave and bereavement leave are interchangeably used and refer to the same practice. Leave can...
10 Jan 2024

[China] Online expat services portal launched for Shanghai [China] Online expat services portal launched for Shanghai

The portal - operated by China Daily - is a one-stop platform for foreigners providing information related to work, travel...
03 Jan 2024

[Bangladesh] Recruiting agencies to receive CIP status [Bangladesh] Recruiting agencies to receive CIP status

Mr Saleheen stated that effective immigration management, including visa trading restrictions, can ensure secure migration while controlling expenses.
02 Jan 2024

[Australia] Surprise FWO inspections at Brisbane food outlets [Australia] Surprise FWO inspections at Brisbane food outlets

The regulator acted on intelligence from various sources, including anonymous reports, indicating potential employee underpayments in the area's food precincts.
17 Dec 2023

[Australia] FWO penalises former Pizza Hut franchisee [Australia] FWO penalises former Pizza Hut franchisee

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said that business operators who fail to act on Compliance Notices need to be aware they...
16 Dec 2023

[India] CBIC urges restraint in issuing expat salary GST notices [India] CBIC urges restraint in issuing expat salary GST notices

The CBIC circular states that the non-payment of goods and services tax (GST) on expat salaries is a matter of...
15 Dec 2023