News Across Asia - Page 11

Vietnam Briefing

Foreign Food Chains Thrive in Vietnam’s Growing F&B Market

09/12/2025

Vietnam’s F&B market is booming, driven by a growing economy, youthful consumers, and rising demand for modern dining experiences.

ASEAN Briefing

Weighing Risks and Returns: Cambodia’s Capital Gains Tax Is Fully in Force

09/11/2025

Cambodia’s 20% capital gains tax now applies to assets and property, reshaping investor returns and demanding careful planning.

India Briefing

How Indian Businesses Can Set Up in the UAE (2025 Guide)

09/11/2025

A step-by-step guide for Indian companies to set up business in the UAE. Learn about mainland vs free zone entities, licenses, top emirates, CEPA trade benefits, and types of Indian firms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.

China Briefing

New Guidelines on Handling Sensitive Personal Data in China in Effect November 1

09/11/2025

New nonmandatory standards provide useful clarity on how to legally process senstive personal data throughout the entire lifecycle, facilitating compliance with regulations.

India Briefing

India Expands Fast-Track Merger Framework: What It Means for Investors

09/11/2025

India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has expanded fast-track merger eligibility with its September 4, 2025 notification, raising the debt limit for unlisted firms to INR 20 billion and easing M&A approvals outside the NCLT to support growth-stage companies.

India Briefing

Why the Middle East is Emerging as a Top Destination for Indian Outbound Investment

09/11/2025

Indian companies and investors prefer GCC countries – especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain – because these markets blend proximity and diaspora ties with fast-tracked reforms.

India Briefing

Where the Jobs Are in 2025: Hiring Trends Across India

09/11/2025

Hiring trends in 2025 reflect strong employer confidence as India ranked second out of 42 countries in Q3 FY26 hiring intent, led by business expansion and tech adoption, per a recent ManpowerGroup survey.

Middle East Briefing

Hong Kong and Jordan Sign Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA)

09/11/2025

The Hong Kong–Jordan Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA) reduces withholding taxes, eliminates double taxation, and provides legal clarity.

ASEAN Briefing

Choosing the Right Industrial Parks in Malaysia for Foreign Manufacturing

09/11/2025

Foreign investors should assess regions, costs, and sector strengths to choose the Malaysian industrial park that best fits their strategy.

Vietnam Briefing

Hanoi Issues Guidance on Work Permit Procedures for Foreign Employees

09/10/2025

The Hanoi Department of Home Affairs has provided detailed guidance on work permit procedures for foreign employees to support the implementation of Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP.

China Briefing

Accessing the RCEP via China – Strategies for European Companies

09/10/2025

With the right entry and supply chain strategies, European companies can tap into RCEP’s tariff and customs advantages by channeling production and trade through China.

India Briefing

India’s FDI Trends in Q1 FY 2025-26

09/10/2025

India witnessed a 15 percent rise in FDI during Q1 FY 2025-26 (April–June), with inflows reaching US$18.62 billion. The US emerged as one of the top investors, contributing US$5.61 billion, almost triple its inflows of US$1.50 billion in Q1 FY26.