News Across Asia

Warming Ties: India-China Signal Trade and Diplomatic Reset

India-China relations show signs of thawing as both countries plan to resume direct flights, reopen border trade, and hold high-level talks during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Tianjin on August 28, 2025 for the SCO Summit.

Corporate Social Responsibility in India

India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on April 1, 2014. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

Corporate Social Responsibility in India

India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on April 1, 2014. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

Vietnam Launches Direct Land Cable to Singapore:  A Push for Digital Economy

Vietnam has launched the Vietnam-Singapore Terrestrial Network (VSTN), a 3,900‑kilometer land cable, is set to bring a high-capacity alternative to undersea routes and help boost Vietnam’s data center ambitions.

China’s Draft VAT Implementation Regulations: A Snapshot for FIEs

China Draft VAT Implementation Regulations will reshape tax certainty for foreign-invested enterprises, streamlining compliance, cash flow, and cross-border trade planning.

Legal Implications of Using Local Nominees in Foreign Ownership Structures in Indonesia

Using local nominees in Indonesia can lead to legal disputes, loss of control, and new compliance hurdles from updated disclosure rules.

Employment Termination Disputes in the Philippines: Legal Process and Rules

Foreign employers can resolve termination disputes in the Philippines by applying correct legal grounds, SEnA processes, and NLRC rules.

Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules across GCC States

Beyond America: India's Quest to Diversify Global Seafood Exports in 2025

India's seafood exports, valued at over US$6.25 billion in FY 2024–25, make it a global leader in fisheries, driven by frozen shrimp demand, diverse markets, and expanding value-added processing despite rising US tariffs.

What Will China’s Economic Policy Look Like in H2 2025?

China’s economic policy in H2 2025 emphasizes monetary accommodation, targeted fiscal support, and structural reforms after stronger-than-expected GDP growth, while leaving room for more stimulus if the outlook weakens.

Oman Logistic and Transhipment: Duqm, Salalah as GCC Hubs

Oman is emerging as a strategic GCC transshipment hub, with Salalah and Duqm offering secure, high-capacity alternatives.

Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: Update to July 2025

In the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam witnessed rises in FDI, PMI, and IIP, despite concerns over US tariffs. The US also remained Vietnam's top market for exports, generating a strong revenue of US$85.1 billion.