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German enterprises have for a long time realized the commercial potential Asia has on offer, and as such, have made their presence known in the region over the past 2 decades.
Taiwan is increasingly becoming a good place to do business in the Asia Pacific region. With its tremendous infrastructure, advantageous geographical position...
Tech startups can expect an investor friendly environment and many government back initiatives when setting up in Taiwan, making it a top destination for startups.
A common practice for many employers is to impose non-competition obligations on employees for both during the term of employment and once...
In Taiwan the conditions of employment are governed by the Labor Standards Act (LSA), which provides for the terms and conditions of labor contracts...
All About Maternity and Paternity Leave in Taiwan.
The rules in each country differ regarding the leave entitlement employees have. In Taiwan, the Labor Standards Act (LSA) outlines the minimum standards an...
Working hours of employees in Taiwan is regulated by the Labor Standards Act (LSA). The LSA prescribes the amount of time an employee should work each week...
As the world’s second-largest consumer market with an emerging middle class that’s ready to spend, it’s no surprise that an increasing number of Western brands are eyeing China as their chosen market for global expansion.
WeChat is a multipurpose, social media platform, that is used primarily across mainland China and has more than 1 billion monthly active users (MAU) according to Tencent.
How to terminate an employee in Taiwan. Employee terminations and severance pay in Hong Kong
COVID-19 continues to have a huge impact on the world, however with many lock downs gradually being relaxed, many businesses are now looking forward towards recovery.
Asia, with its mix of established and emerging economies, sees a significant inflow of foreign and domestic funds. In recent years, maturing local economies have driven growth...
The process for a foreigner to obtain permanent residence in China is quite a complex one. Since 2016, China has moved to gradually loosen...
The hukou system in China is the system of household registration that is currently in place, which identifies a person as being a resident of a particular area. As such, the person’s residence...
With the lockdowns being lifted and businesses getting back to work, China is on the path of gradual recovery, after the coronavirus outbreak. As a great deal of businesses...
In this note we offer some updates from governments in the Asia-Pacific region, regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. This note includes updates on tax breaks or relief ...
The COVID-19 outbreak has effected many individuals and businesses across the world. China, the epicenter of the outbreak, is leading the way regarding recovery...