Sep 13, 2026
Notice Periods and Probation Rules in Southeast Asia (2026)
Probation caps, resignation notice and employer notice in Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, checked against each labour law.
The Asiatal Blog
Hiring playbooks, salary benchmarks, and growth strategies for building dedicated engineering, marketing, and design teams in Southeast Asia.
Jul 4, 2026
How to Set Up Payroll for a Remote Team in Southeast Asia
How to run payroll for a remote team in Southeast Asia: the four hiring models (entity, EOR, contractor, managed partner), employer contributions by country, setup steps, and how to stay compliant.
Jul 3, 2026
The Cost to Hire Software Engineers in Southeast Asia (2026)
A senior software engineer in Southeast Asia costs $18,000 to $36,000 per year, versus $120,000 to $180,000 in the US. Here is the full breakdown by country, seniority, and hiring model.
Jul 1, 2026
How to Hire Remote Employees in Southeast Asia in 2026
Hire full-time remote engineers, marketers, and designers in Southeast Asia in 2026. Country guide, hiring models, vetting, salaries, and 60 to 80% savings.
Jun 30, 2026
Asian Tech Teams vs Local Teams: The Complete Comparison for 2026
Asian tech teams cost 50-70% less than local hires with equal or better quality. Full 2026 comparison of cost, speed, communication, and management.
Jun 28, 2026
Top 20 AI Fintech Startups in Southeast Asia (2026)
Southeast Asia's top 20 AI fintech startups, ranked with funding, country, and AI use cases. Over $10B raised across GCash, Grab, Xendit, MoMo, and more.