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World 5 years ago
Foreign workers feel the pain of 'corona job cuts' in Japan
The coronavirus pandemic has hit Japan's economy hard and many factories, including those of carmakers, are scaling back production.Foreign workers are particularly vulnerable, with a weaker support network and language barriers that prevent them from seeking government help.
Business 6 years ago
5 things you need to know about omnibus bill on taxation
The bill, a draft of which was obtained by The Jakarta Post, will introduce several major changes to the 2008 Income Tax (PPh) Law, the 2009 Value-Added Tax (PPN) Law, the General Taxation System (KUP) Law and the Regional Tax and Fees Law.
Business 6 years ago
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No permits required by foreigners in start-ups
The sweeping bill states that foreign workers must get written permits except for members of boards of directors and commissioners, diplomatic and consular staff, those working at start-ups, in professional training, on business visits, doing research for a short period or doing machine maintenance for production in emergency situations.
Business 7 years ago
Japan opens door wider to foreign blue-collar workers despite criticism
Japan, in a major policy shift, enacted on Saturday a law to let in more foreign, blue-collar workers to ease a labor shortage, despite criticism it was too hastily crafted and risked exposing the workers to exploitation.
