News Across Asia

Indonesia and Australia Sign MoU to Boost EV Collaboration

Indonesia and Australia will collaborate in the EV industry through an MoU that focuses on battery manufacturing and minerals processing.

New Inspection Regime for Hong Kong Companies: Phase 3 from December 27, 2023

Phase 3 of Hong Kong's New Inspection Regine will commence on December 27, 2023. Concerned individuals can apply to the Companies Registry to withhold their relevant information from public inspection.

Navigating Foreign Loans in Vietnam: Key Considerations

Navigating foreign loans in Vietnam demands a nuanced grasp of regulations and key considerations. Here’s a short overview of what foreign firms should know.

China 2024 FDI Trends - New Report from Dezan Shira & Associates

Analyzing data from 2022 and 2023, we explore the evolving trends in China's FDI inflows. In the coming years, this shift is expected to see potentially hundreds of billions of dollars in investments flowing into China from the Middle East, more specifically, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets.

Kuwait’s Economy: Opportunities, Challenges, & 2024 Outlook

Germany's trade with the GCC, 2023/24 Status and Prospects

China's Outdoor Sports Industry: Growth Potential, Trends, and Opportunities

We break down the factors driving growth in China's outdoor sports industry, including local preferences and demographic-linked habits. Foreign brands face growing competition from China firms but can customers at the premium and entry-level segments.

Where to Invest in India: Analyzing Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu’s Business Environment

Unlock the Indian market's potential with our insightful new magazine, "Where to Invest in India: Analyzing Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu’s Business Environment." Explore key data points shaping foreign investment decisions in these dynamic states.

Exploring Investment Opportunities in Vietnam’s Film Industry

The Vietnamese film "Tet o lang Dia Nguc" (Hellbound Village) occupied the top spot for weeks in Vietnam on streaming platforms Netflix and K+ Original, proof that Vietnamese films are becoming increasingly popular. This presents myriad investment opportunities for foreign movie makers, investors, and distributors. Here’s where they are.

Malaysia's New Transfer Pricing & APA Rules

Malaysia has announced two new rules governing transfer pricing norms in the country. Multinational entities should take note.

Permanent Establishment in International Taxation and Indian Tax Law

We discuss what triggers permanent establishment status as per UN/OECD international taxation frameworks and India's domestic tax provisions.

Making Outbound Payments from China to Overseas Headquarters: Challenges and Common Risks

We discuss the challenges and common mistakes associated with outbound payments from China, focusing on non-trade foreign exchange payments. Outbound payments receive close scrutiny from China's tax and foreign exchange authorities.