News Across Asia - Page 149

China Briefing

China's Draft Certification Standards for Cross-Border Personal Information Transfer (Updated)

04/17/2024

China's standards committee has begun soliciting feedback on standards for third-party agencies to certify companies for personal information export.

China Briefing

Cross-Border Data Transfer - New Measures Clarify Security Review Requirements

04/17/2024

China has released long-awaited measures detailing requirements for security assessments for transferring data out of the country.

China Briefing

China's Standard Contract Measures for Personal Information Export - Additional Guidelines Released

04/17/2024

The CAC has adopted measures for the streamlined "Standard Contract" procedure for exporting personal information. Here's how it works.

Middle East Briefing

Navigating UAE Tax Compliance: Insights from the FTA’s Taxpayer Charter

04/17/2024

The UAE Taxpayer Charter outlines taxpayer obligations for compliance with tax laws and educates them about their rights, with the goal to establish greater transparency and mitigate tax avoidance.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-Spain Bilateral Relations: Trade and Investment

04/16/2024

We look at the latest data on bilateral trade and investment and discuss the various tax and investment treaties signed by Spain and Vietnam.

India Briefing

India-Mauritius DTAA Amendment Closes Tax Avoidance Loophole

04/16/2024

India and Mauritius have agreed to abide by recent DTAA revisions, which include a PPT clause to prevent any unjustified tax avoidance.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand Contemplates Protective Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amidst Surging Trade Deficit

04/16/2024

The Thai government is considering imposing a VAT on Chinese goods priced less than 1,500 baht (US$40) that are routed through Thailand’s free trade zones.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Advisory on Swapping of Working Days Around April 30 and May 1, 2024 Holidays

04/16/2024

Vietnam's labor authority MOLISA has proposed a swap of workdays for the 2024 Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday.

China Briefing

A Guide to China’s New Company Law for Foreign Investors – New Publication Out Now

04/16/2024

China's New Company Law has far-reaching implications for businesses. In this publication, we guide foreign investors through the changes of the New Company Law for existing and new FIEs and relevant stakeholders.

Middle East Briefing

Understanding the Dubai Unified Licence: Scope and Benefits

04/16/2024

The Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) is issued to existing and newly established businesses operating with either a mainland or a free zone licence.

Middle East Briefing

Unveiling Opportunities: The United Arab Emirates Emerges as a Prime Destination for Entrepreneurs

04/16/2024

The UAE's tax and regulatory environment and lifestyle indices has ranked it as a prime destination globally for entrepreneurs to launch a startup business in 2024 per a new report.

India Briefing

India-Peru Trade Agreement: Bilateral Negotiations Ongoing

04/15/2024

India and Peru are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement that could lower tariffs, address technical barriers to trade, and introduce a dispute resolution mechanism.