News Across Asia - Page 147

Vietnam Briefing

ESG Strategy a Key Focus Area for Foreign Businesses in Vietnam

04/26/2024

We discuss findings from the VBF’s survey of foreign business stakeholders in Vietnam, including progress and concerns over ESG priorities.

India Briefing

Clarifications Issued by the Indian Government on New EV Policy Implementation

04/25/2024

The government has clarified how India's new EV Policy will work as it seeks to tie-in subsidy/benefits to local investment and domestic value addition (DVA).

ASEAN Briefing

Prabowo Subianto Becomes Indonesian President

04/25/2024

On April 22, 2024, Indonesia’s General Election Commission officially declared Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the next president and vice president respectively.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Exports to the US in Q1 2024 Reach US$25.77 Billion

04/24/2024

Vietnam exports to the US in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 accounted for 27.7% of the entire export turnover of the Southeast Asian economy.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Extended Producer Responsibility Policy: Company Recycling Obligations

04/24/2024

Vietnam's amended Environment Protection Law (EPL) in 2022 introduced a new “extended producer responsibility” (EPR) policy which places the burden of responsibility to recycle on companies.

India Briefing

Top Companies Race to Seize India's ACC Manufacturing Opportunity

04/24/2024

Foreign investors in the manufacturing space and other such stakeholders should pay attention to the emerging capacity building in the Indian ACC manufacturing industry and forge supplier relationships with PLI beneficiaries to achieve mutually advantageous outcomes.

China Briefing

China-Germany Bilateral Relations: Trade and Investment

04/24/2024

The changing trade and investment relationship between China and Germany underscores emphasis on collaboration while navigating new challenges. We discuss how heightened industrial competition is reshaping vital sectors, prompting both countries to seek balance and adapt to evolving dynamics.

Middle East Briefing

Over 15,000 Indian Companies Joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023

04/24/2024

In 2023, 15,481 Indian enterprises joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, indicative of the UAE market's appeal among global investors.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Designates Lawrence Wong as Prime Minister, Effective May 15

04/23/2024

Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as Prime Minister in May from Lee Hsien Loong, who will step down after 20 years in office.

India Briefing

Powering India's Green Energy Ambitions Through Nuclear Energy

04/23/2024

India intends to triple its nuclear power generation capacity by 2030, making the energy source a major component of the nation's power mix.

Vietnam Briefing

Unlocking Investment Opportunities: Vietnam's Q1 Business Activity Rebound

04/23/2024

We note the increased business activity seen in Q1 2024 across key sectors in Vietnam and briefly discuss the opportunities it presents for investors.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Central Bank Calls on Lenders to Extend Loan Repayment Following Unstable Weather Conditions

04/23/2024

UAE directs banks and insurers to allow six-month loan repayment delay for customers affected by unstable weather.