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Over the past five years, China has made considerable progress in reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption per unit of GDP and expanding its renewable energy network.
India has amended the Companies (Accounts) Rules to mandate that listed companies in the country disclose workplace sexual harassment cases and maternity benefit compliance in their board reports starting July 14, 2025.
On June 12, Vietnam’s National Assembly officially adopted a new resolution to implement the new system of 34 provincial-level administrative units, comprising six centrally managed cities and 28 provinces.
The EU has removed the UAE from its high-risk money laundering list, recognizing substantial AML/CFT reforms and improved oversight. This move aligns with warming EU-UAE ties and coincides with the launch of bilateral free trade agreement negotiations.
The Philippines is preparing to launch its official Digital Nomad Visa in June 2025, offering foreign remote workers the opportunity to reside in the country while working for employers or clients based abroad.
US-China tariff rates have become increasingly complex, shaped by years of escalating trade actions and policy shifts. With overlapping measures such as Section 301 tariffs, the recent reciprocal duties, and product-specific controls, understanding what applies in 2025 can be challenging.
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Analyzing China’s Average Income: Key Trends and Market Implications
Five Years of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Key Milestones
A Guide to India’s Special Economic Zones
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Revisiting the Role of Company Secretaries in India’s 2025 Compliance Ecosystem
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The Philippines’ data center market is projected to triple by 2030, backed by cloud growth, incentives, and regional investment shifts.
Manufacturing in Cambodia: Moving Beyond Garments to Electronics and Automotive Parts
Singapore Eyes Softer Listing Rules to Attract More Companies
Malaysia’s Tourism Evolution: Infrastructure, Identity, and International Appeal
Philippines Announces Digital Nomad Visa Launch for June 2025
Trade Breakthrough Ahead: Indonesia–EU CEPA
Foreign Investors Face Stricter Ownership Disclosure in Indonesia
China’s average income continues to rise. This article breaks down income levels across urban and rural regions, income groups, and top FDI destinations—offering investors practical insights into market potential.
Tracking China’s Carbon Goals: How Far Has It Come in 2025?
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?
China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 55 Countries
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
India-Australia bilateral trade and investment can benefit from the interim free trade treaty—ECTA—with new opportunities identified in critical minerals, education, and technology sectors.
India to Mandate Disclosure of Workplace Harassment, Maternity Compliance in Board Reports
A Guide to India’s Special Economic Zones
Revisiting the Role of Company Secretaries in India’s 2025 Compliance Ecosystem
India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
India-Chile Bilateral and Trade Relations in 2025
India's Insolvency Regulator Introduces Amendment to Corporate Bankruptcy Regulations
Vietnam’s lawmakers have officially adopted a new resolution to reduce the number of centrally governed cities and provinces to 34, with a goal to provide a bedrock for sustainable growth targets.
Foreign Employees in Vietnam: Proposal to Streamline Work Permit Application
Understanding Vietnam’s Beauty and Personal Care Sector: Strategic Insights for Market Entry
Vietnam Updates E-Invoice Regime: Circular 32 and Key Highlights for June 2025
Vietnam’s Retail and Commercial Real Estate Market in 2025
Inland Waterways in Vietnam: A Pathway to Efficient Transport Solutions
Vietnam's National Legal Portal: A New Tool to Enhance Legal Access and Trasparency
Effective July 1, 2025, Kuwait mandates exit permits for all private sector expats, alongside stricter family visa enforcement.
EU Removes UAE from High-Risk Money Laundering List
GCC IPO Market Q1 2025: Resilient Growth Led by Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman
Saudi Arabia Revises Labor Law Penalties to Strengthen Workplace Compliance
UAE Sets June 30 Deadline for Private Sector Emiratization Compliance
Qatar Launches US$1 Billion Investment Incentive Program
China Expands Visa-Free Entry to GCC Countries: Details and Implications