News Across Asia - Page 14

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Power Shortage: Impact on Manufacturing and Government Response

09/03/2025

We examine how the Vietnamese government addresses the risk of power shortages that could impede its economic growth.

India Briefing

India’s Passport Status in 2025: New Developments and Business Opportunities

09/03/2025

India’s passport ranking rose to 76th in 2025, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 destinations. We examine India’s 2025 passport status -- expanded visa access and recent changes in passport categories and issuance systems.

China Briefing

European SMEs in China: Insights from the EU SME Centre 2025/2026 Survey

09/03/2025

European SMEs in China face growing challenges from regulatory complexity, competition, and financial constraints, with smaller firms particularly affected.

Middle East Briefing

Egypt Eliminates Capital Gains on Stock Transactions: Implications for Investors

09/03/2025

Egypt has eliminated capital gains tax on stock transactions, introducing a low, fixed stamp duty to simplify compliance market participation.

ASEAN Briefing

How BOI EV 3.5 Shapes the Future of EV Battery Investments in Thailand

09/02/2025

Thailand’s BOI EV 3.5 offers subsidies, tax relief, and export flexibility for EV battery investors through 2027.

India Briefing

India-China Relations Take Center Stage at SCO Summit 2025

09/02/2025

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, held from August 31 to September 1, 2025, brings India-China ties into focus, with leaders signaling a cautious thaw by agreeing to resume direct flights, reopen border trade, etc.

ASEAN Briefing

Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing in Singapore: An Investor’s Operating Thesis

09/02/2025

Explore investment pathways in Singapore’s cell and gene therapy sector, from facilities to CDMOs, with tax and regulatory insights.

China Briefing

China’s Biopharma Industry Clusters: Mapping Opportunities and Regional Strengths

09/02/2025

China’s biopharma industry clusters form a solid base for the industry's research, commercialization, and global integration, while offering growing opportunities for foreign firms.

Middle East Briefing

UAE-New Zealand CEPA Removes 99 Percent Duties on Traded Goods

09/02/2025

The UAE-New Zealand CEPA creates duty-free access for nearly all goods, and secures long-term investment and export opportunities.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Rising Purchasing Power: 2024 Household Living Standards Survey

09/02/2025

Vietnam's 2024 Household Living Standards Survey highlights significant improvements in household incomes and spending habits.

Middle East Briefing

Obtaining a Saudi Visa and Checking Validity (2025 Update)

09/02/2025

Saudi Arabia offers a range of visa options for travelers, catering to diverse purposes such as tourism, business, pilgrimage, and residency. Navigating the visa application process and ensuring compliance with validity and status checks is crucial for a smooth travel experience.

China Briefing

China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

09/02/2025

This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on September 2, China expands visa-free entry for Russian citizens starting September 15, 2025.