News Across Asia - Page 1

ASEAN Briefing

Using Nominee Directors in Singapore for Foreign-Owned Companies

05/26/2026

Foreign investors using nominee directors in Singapore must navigate banking scrutiny, tax substance rules, governance exposure, and resident director compliance requirements.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s IT Services Market: Nearshore and Offshore Outsourcing Opportunities

05/26/2026

Vietnam’s IT services market is rapidly expanding with growing demand for nearshore and offshore outsourcing services.

India Briefing

Advance Tax under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025: Checklist for TY 2026–27

05/26/2026

Advance tax filing under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025, remains largely unchanged, with the first installment for TY 2026-27 due on June 15, 2026. Learn about payment schedules, computation rules, transition provisions, and compliance requirements.

China Briefing

Shanghai Expands Data Export Negative List Regime: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know

05/26/2026

Shanghai’s new data export negative list has been expanded to cover the entire city, reducing compliance burdens for more companies and setting a precedent in China.

India Briefing

Board Meetings Under India's Companies Act, 2013: Compliance, Procedures & Best Practices

05/25/2026

A practical guide to board meeting compliance in India under the Companies Act, 2013, covering SS-1 requirements, quorum rules, virtual meetings, minutes, penalties, and best practices.

ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign Investors Should Structure Company Formation in Singapore

05/25/2026

Foreign investors establishing a company in Singapore must structure name reservation, paid-up capital, and constitution requirements carefully to support banking, licensing, and long-term operations.

China Briefing

China’s Supreme Court Tightens Anti-Bribery Provisions, Raising Stakes for Companies

05/25/2026

A new judicial interpretation tightens penalty thresholds for bribery offenses and expands criminal liability for companies and their management, with important implications for businesses operating in China.

Middle East Briefing

Token Issuance in the UAE: What the 2026 CMA & VARA Rules Mean for Projects and Investors

05/25/2026

The UAE has sharply raised the bar for token issuance. VARA’s latest rules treat whitepapers as legally binding documents, while CMA’s federal framework adds oversight. This article explains the new regime for issuers, distributors and investors, with a focus on foreign stakeholders.

India Briefing

Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement

05/25/2026

Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.

Vietnam Briefing

Stuck in Vietnam? A Guide to Exit Delays Over Tax Obligations

05/25/2026

A recent case involving a taxpayer allegedly barred from leaving Vietnam over a tax debt of (less than US$1 has sparked widespread public attention to how the country’s exit suspension mechanism is implemented.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

05/25/2026

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

ASEAN Briefing

Why Foreign Investors Are Using Virtual CFO Services in Singapore for ASEAN Expansion

05/22/2026

Singapore-based virtual CFO services help foreign investors manage ASEAN expansion through centralized reporting, treasury coordination, regional financial oversight, and scalable cross-border finance support.