News Across Asia - Page 14

India Briefing

India's White Goods PLI Scheme Gets Extension Amid Rising Industry Interest

10/21/2025

India reopened the application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods, inviting both new and existing manufacturers of air conditioners and LED components to apply between September 15 and October 14, 2025. The deadline has now been extended to November 10, 2025.

Middle East Briefing

Understanding UAE’s New Free Zone Tax Regulations – MD 229 and 230

10/21/2025

The UAE Ministry of Finance’s new Free Zone Tax regulations introduce market-based commodity pricing and new eligibility criteria for structured finance. The rules tighten economic-substance tests and bring transfer-pricing requirements in line with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development-Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (OECD BEPS) standards to preserve 0 percent tax benefits for Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) under the Corporate Tax Law.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN Transshipment and US Tariffs – Balancing Opportunity and Risk

10/20/2025

Foreign investors can use ASEAN’s trade hubs to stay tariff-compliant and cost-efficient under new US import rules.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Rubber Industry: Production, Performance, and Potentials

10/20/2025

Vietnam’s rubber industry, a key and resilient part of its agriculture, remains vital to export earnings and industrial supply chains.

Middle East Briefing

How to Handle FTA and ZATCA Audits in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

10/20/2025

Understanding how to handle FTA and ZATCA audits in the UAE and Saudi Arabia is key to ensuring accurate filings and avoiding penalties in both jurisdictions.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia–Canada CEPA: What It Means for Investors

10/18/2025

The Indonesia–Canada CEPA opens investment and trade opportunities across manufacturing, energy, digital, and agribusiness sectors.

India Briefing

Depreciation Rules and Asset Management under Indian GAAP: An Explainer

10/17/2025

Gain insights into India’s depreciation framework under Indian Accounting Standard (AS) 16, AS 10, and Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013, to ensure accurate asset valuation and compliance.

China Briefing

HS Codes in China: A Guide for Investors and Traders

10/17/2025

HS codes in China are vital for customs, compliance, and trade. This article provides a comprehensive overview of China’s HS code system, covering their structure, regulatory significance, and practical usage.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Reclassified to Emerging Market Status by FTSE Russell

10/17/2025

Vietnam’s Emerging Market status is a green flag for investors and a step towards greater financial market integration.

China Briefing

Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors – New Publication Out

10/16/2025

The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, “Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors“, is now available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

ASEAN Briefing

How Can Companies Establish Tax Residency in Singapore to Access Treaty Relief?

10/16/2025

Foreign investors can access treaty relief and lower tax rates by establishing genuine management and control in Singapore.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Revises Work Permit and Labour Service Fees: What Employers Need to Know

10/16/2025

Qatar introduced standardized fees for work permit, recruitment licence, and document attestation to streamline labour administration. The reform enhances transparency, simplifies compliance, and supports a more efficient and predictable business environment.