MINIMUM WAGE

With a population of more than 260 million, the fourth largest in the world, Indonesia has emerged as an attractive production base thanks to its large pool of low-cost labour and fast-growing consumer market. Hong Kong manufacturers looking to locate here should examine the infrastructure, land and labour costs in different regions when choosing a site their operations. More

Strategically located in the centre of Southeast Asia, Cambodia is one of the practical options as an alternative production base in the region. In recent years, the accelerated infrastructure development and favourable investment regime have boosted foreign investment inflow to the country. Looking ahead, potential investors should be aware of the rising labour costs and the risk of withdrawal of its preferential export access to some developed countries. More

The Shenzhen City Human Resources and Social Security Bureau announced its minimum wage adjustment for 2017 on 1 April 2017. The change will become effective on 1 June 2017. More

Myanmar’s garment sector has benefited from the FDI-friendly government policies in recent years, while riding on increasing regional integration and closer ties with the West. As the last frontier for low-cost production relocation or diversification in Southeast Asia, Myanmar is expected to see continual FDI inflows in upcoming years, though there remain key development challenges, including an immature local supply chain and inefficient banking system. More