News Across Asia - Page 139

India Briefing

India’s Concessional Tax Regime for Manufacturing Sector Approaches Sunset Date: Industry View

01/16/2024

India's manufacturing sector seeks an extension of incentives from the government, including prolonging the duration of the 15% concessional tax scheme.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Labor Federation Proposes Cut to Weekly Working Hours

01/16/2024

The Vietnam Labor Federation has proposed reducing the maximum number of working hours in Vietnam to under 48 hours a week. Here are the details.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia's Semiconductor Sector Beckons Foreign Investors

01/16/2024

Malaysia wants to develop its semiconductor industry beyond assembly and testing into more value-added production such as integrated circuit design.

China Briefing

China Extends Unilateral Visa-Free Policy to Switzerland, Announces FTA Upgrade

01/16/2024

China announced unilateral visa-free access for Swiss citizens and the initiation of an FTA upgrade, highlighting strengthened diplomatic ties and economic collaboration between the two nations amid geopolitical complexities.

Middle East Briefing

GCC-South Korea Free Trade Agreement to Eliminate Almost 90% of Tariffs

01/16/2024

On December 28, 2023, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Korea signed a joint statement committing to a free trade agreement (FTA).

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand’s Public Holidays for 2024

01/15/2024

ASEAN Briefing outlines Thailand's public holidays for 2024.This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines’ Public Holidays for 2024

01/15/2024

ASEAN Briefing outlines the Philippines' public holidays for 2024.This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.

China Briefing

China Amends Criminal Law to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Regulation for Private Companies

01/15/2024

China has amended its Criminal Law to toughen provisions on bribery in the private sector.

India Briefing

Outcomes of the 2024 India-US Trade Policy Forum Meeting

01/15/2024

We discuss key outcomes of the India-US Trade Policy Forum (TPF), which concluded its 14th Ministerial-level meeting in New Delhi on January 12, 2024.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia's Public Holidays and Joint Leaves for 2024

01/15/2024

ASEAN Briefing outlines Indonesia's public holidays for 2024. This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.

Vietnam Briefing

Indonesian President Visits Hanoi to Talk Trade and Investment

01/15/2024

The President of Indonesia was in Hanoi over the weekend meeting with high-level officials to talk trade and investment. Here’s how trade between Indonesia and Vietnam looks moving into the new year.

Middle East Briefing

China’s High-Net-Worth Individuals Flock to Dubai in Search of New Lucrative Business Opportunities

01/15/2024

China's high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) are attracted by the favorable policies and stable political and economic environment in Dubai.