Offshore Teams
Philippines Minimum Wage Orders in Fall 2026: What Offshore Team Employers Must Update
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.
Offshore Teams
5 articlesHiring and running sourcing agents, QC staff and remote operators on the ground in Asia.
5 articles
-
-
Offshore Teams13th Month Pay for Offshore Teams: Philippines Deadline and Vietnam Tet Bonuses
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.
-
Offshore TeamsVietnam Minimum Wage 2027: What It Means for Your Offshore Team Budget
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.
-
Offshore TeamsHow to Pay a Sourcing Agent or QC Inspector in Asia From the US
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.
-
Offshore TeamsHiring a Sourcing Agent in China: What to Pay and What to Check
A good agent saves you trips, mistakes and money. A bad one quietly takes a cut from both sides. How agents charge, where the conflicts of interest hide, and the checks to run before you sign.