Hiring and running sourcing agents, QC staff and remote operators on the ground in Asia.
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Vietnam's data law took effect on January 1, 2026. If you hire staff or agents there, here is what to check in contracts, tools and data transfers.
Budget 2027 lifts the minimum wage 17.6% on June 1, 2027, with an exemption for small firms. Here is how to adjust quotes, contracts and inspections before it lands.
Metro Manila, Central Visayas and CALABARZON all have new wage rules this fall. Here is what changed and how to check your offshore team's pay.
Philippine 13th month pay is due by December 24 and Vietnamese staff expect a Tet bonus. Here is how to calculate, accrue and pay both.
Vietnam plans a 7.8% minimum wage rise from January 1, 2027. Here are the proposed rates, who they really affect, and how to budget for your team and your suppliers' price requests.
Paying people on the ground in China or Vietnam is mostly simple, but a few steps protect you on tax, sanctions and conflicts of interest. Here is the setup I use.