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In the first quarter of 2025, Indonesia attracted foreign direct investment totaling approximately US$13.67 billion, marking a 12.7 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth highlights continued investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, especially in strategic sectors such as mining, metal smelting, infrastructure, and logistics.
India is proactively seeking tariff concessions and a bilateral trade pact with the United States in response to escalating global trade tensions arising from the Trump administration’s updated tariff regime. We examine Donald Trump’s second term as the US president and its influence on trade negotiations with India.
The textile and garment industry is a cornerstone of Vietnam’s export-driven economy, but it now faces significant challenges amidst proposed US tariffs that could dramatically increase export costs. As the country navigates these geopolitical pressures, the sector is exploring strategies for resilience and long-term sustainability.
Saudi Arabia has overhauled VAT regulations, tightening compliance and redefining tax treatment across sectors, especially for digital platforms and cross-border services. Businesses must reassess VAT exposure, documentation, and contractual terms to align with the updated rules.
Under the renewed leadership of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Australia is strengthening trade relations with China while balancing geopolitical pressures. This article examines key developments in agricultural exports, policy shifts, and the broader impact of US-China tariff dynamics.
Faced with rising global shipping uncertainties and the urgent need for supply chain resilience, Malaysia is taking bold steps to reconfigure its trade infrastructure. A major inland port in Perlis and enhanced rail connectivity with Thailand and China signal a strategic shift from maritime-dominated logistics toward integrated land-based routes.
India’s Competition Authority Rolls Out 2025 Cost Regulations Norms
Vietnam-India New Direct Flight Routes: A Boost to Tourism and Business
China Monthly Tax Brief: April 2025
Vietnam Redefines Private Sector’s Role: Key Highlights from Resolution 68
India-UK FTA Finalized After Three Years of Negotiations
Thailand to Ease Foreign Business Ownership Rules
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Malaysia’s inland port and rail upgrades aim to boost trade with China and Thailand and lower logistics costs regionally.
Indonesia’s Q1 2025 FDI Growth: Mining and Smelting Sectors Lead the Surge
Thailand to Ease Foreign Business Ownership Rules
Filing Corporate Income Tax in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Why Norwegian Investors Should Look to Indonesia
Singapore's May 3 Election: Implications for Foreign Investors
Indonesia Increases Mining Royalties in 2025: What it Means for Investors
This brief spotlight significant taxation developments for businesses. Among others, China expands e-commerce zones, updates VAT and tax incentives, introduces instant VAT refunds, raises tariffs on US goods, and announces new tax audit priorities.
Snapshot: China’s Central Bank Launches 10-Point Plan to Stabilize Markets
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Albanese’s Re-election Reinvigorates China-Australia Trade Relations Amid US Tensions
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Can Hong Kong Capitalize on US Delisting Risks Facing Chinese Companies?
The Competition Commission of India enacts new cost assessment rules under the 2025 regulations to tackle predatory pricing and deep discounting, marking a shift toward sector-neutral oversight.
India-UK FTA Finalized After Three Years of Negotiations
100 Days of Trump 2.0: India's Tariff and Trade Navigations So Far
Why Vizhinjam International Seaport Is a Game-Changer for India's Maritime Future
India’s Pet Care Economy 2025: Market Trends, Key Players, and Growth Opportunities
Tamil Nadu Unveils India’s First State-Level Electronics Scheme
India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Vietnam Airlines has launched new direct flights to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, enhancing tourism and commercial connections between Vietnam and India’s leading tech hubs. As Vietnam rapidly emerges as one of South Asia’s most dynamic tourism and business destinations, these recent expansions in air connectivity with India represent a significant milestone in the Vietnam-India relationship.
Vietnam Redefines Private Sector’s Role: Key Highlights from Resolution 68
Vietnam’s Textile Sector Amid US Tariff Pressures: Risks and Opportunities
Vietnam’s Aviation Market Set for Takeoff: Growth Drivers, Key Players, and Future Outlook to 2030
How Are US Tariff Threats Affecting the Vietnamese Electronics Industry?
Unlocking Value in Vietnam Evolving Private Equity Market
Understanding Contract Formality Requirements in Vietnam: Risks and Legal Remedies
Saudi Arabia opens public consultation on its Global AI Hub Law, aiming to host sovereign data centers and redefine digital jurisdiction and cross-border data flows.
Saudi Arabia New Draft Data Protection Amendments: Overview and Business Implications
Saudi Arabia Introduces Comprehensive Amendments to VAT Implementing Regulations
UAE Witnesses US$3 Billion Real Estate Tokenization: Dubai's Sandbox Model Draws Global Attention
IP Rights for Fintech Businesses in Türkiye: Legal Protections, Risks, and Compliance
Qatar Central Bank Issues Sustainable Finance Framework to Align Financial Sector with ESG Goals
Understanding the Banking Regulatory Framework in Lebanon