News Across Asia - Page 137

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Lifts 3-Year Ban on Expats Violating Re-entry Visa

01/24/2024

Saudi Arabia has lifted the three-year ban on foreign workers who failed to return before the expiration of their exit and re-entry visas.

India Briefing

The Draft Delhi Industrial & Economic Development Policy 2023–33

01/23/2024

The Draft Delhi Industrial & Economic Development Policy 2023–33 lists eight focus sectors and multiple thrust areas to achieve high-tech and sustainable transformation in the city. Feedback to the policy white paper closed on December 31, 2023.

China Briefing

Developing the Silver Economy - New Proposals to Cultivate China’s Elder Care Industry

01/23/2024

New opinions seek to develop China's silver economy by improving social infrastructure, encouraging private sector participation, and strengthening government support for the industry.

Vietnam Briefing

Navigating Vietnam’s New Regulations for Films in the Cyberspace

01/23/2024

From January 1, 2024, Vietnam's film industry will be subjected to new rules for digital distribution. We break down the essential steps for compliance, covering film ratings, warnings, display rules, and possible penalties.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia Imposes Tax on the Import of Low Value Goods

01/23/2024

As of January 1, 2024, Malaysia has imposed a new 10 percent sales tax on the import of low-value goods sold online in the country.

Middle East Briefing

China Construction Bank Lists US$600 Million Green Bond on Nasdaq Dubai

01/23/2024

China Construction Bank's (DIFC Branch) listing of a US$600 million green bond on Nasdaq Dubai is a significant commitment to sustainable financing.

China Briefing

China Removes All Safeguard Duties on New Zealand’s Dairy Products

01/22/2024

Starting January 1, 2024, New Zealand’s dairy products gained duty-free access to China, marking the culmination of strategic tariff removal outlined in the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

India Briefing

Business Opportunities in India's Green Tech Market

01/22/2024

India's population growth and expanding economy drive the demand for green tech solutions, addressing resource consumption, carbon emissions, environmental pollution, and waste treatment. Foreign sustainability enterprises can tap into a burgeoning market supported by government incentives.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Market Entry Strategy for Foreign F&B Companies: Report

01/22/2024

The latest issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, titled “Vietnam Market Entry Strategy for Foreign F&B Companies”, is out now and currently available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

India Briefing

Third-Party Logistics to Continue Pushing Up Leasing Demand in India in 2024: CBRE Report

01/22/2024

We discuss the factors why the demand for leasing high-quality warehousing space in India is expected to remain robust throughout 2024 and offer real estate sector insights for industrial investors, per a recent report from global consultancy CBRE.

China Briefing

China to Grant Ireland Unilateral Visa-Free Treatment, Deepening Bilateral Ties

01/19/2024

On January 17, 2024, China announced the implementation of a unilateral visa-free policy for citizens of Ireland. The news came in the wake of Chinese Premier Li Qiang's bilateral meeting with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, and a reception hosted by Irish President Michael D. Higgins, signaling a further deepening in the diplomatic relations between the two nations.

ASEAN Briefing

Coal Production Goals vs. Environmental Responsibility: Indonesia's Dilemma in 2024

01/19/2024

With Indonesia aiming for a coal production of 710 million tons in 2024, the country is driving a delicate balance between economic growth and emission reduction.