News Across Asia

What to Know About Dubai’s One Freezone Passport

Dubai’s One Freezone Passport delivers significant operational efficiency by eliminating the need for separate licensing in each free zone, enabling companies to enter new markets faster and at a lower cost.

Vietnam Work Permit Regulations: New Rules for Foreign Workers from August 2025 

With a new decree effective from August 7, 2025, Vietnam's work permit management regulations have undergone significant changes to streamline procedures, shorten processing times, and expand exemptions.

China’s New K Visa: Opening the Door Wider for Young Foreign Talent

China’s newly revised entry-exit and K visa policy, effective October 1, 2025, opens the door to young foreign science and tech talent with greater flexibility and fewer barriers.

Withholding Tax in Vietnam: How to Handle Cross-Border Payments

Learn how Vietnam’s withholding tax applies to dividends, royalties, interest, and services, and how to reduce exposure with DTAs.

India’s GAAR: Are You at Risk from Anti-Tax Avoidance Rules

Understand India’s GAAR framework to safeguard your transactions—identify risks, leverage exemptions, and align structures with genuine business goals.

The UAE’s Healthcare Market: Business and Investment Opportunities

The UAE’s healthcare market offers investment opportunities across hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech, medical devices, and much more.

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.

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.