News Across Asia - Page 156

China Briefing

China Extends Unilateral Visa-Free Policy to Switzerland, Announces FTA Upgrade

01/16/2024

China announced unilateral visa-free access for Swiss citizens and the initiation of an FTA upgrade, highlighting strengthened diplomatic ties and economic collaboration between the two nations amid geopolitical complexities.

Middle East Briefing

GCC-South Korea Free Trade Agreement to Eliminate Almost 90% of Tariffs

01/16/2024

On December 28, 2023, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Korea signed a joint statement committing to a free trade agreement (FTA).

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand’s Public Holidays for 2024

01/15/2024

ASEAN Briefing outlines Thailand's public holidays for 2024.This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines’ Public Holidays for 2024

01/15/2024

ASEAN Briefing outlines the Philippines' public holidays for 2024.This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.

China Briefing

China Amends Criminal Law to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Regulation for Private Companies

01/15/2024

China has amended its Criminal Law to toughen provisions on bribery in the private sector.

India Briefing

Outcomes of the 2024 India-US Trade Policy Forum Meeting

01/15/2024

We discuss key outcomes of the India-US Trade Policy Forum (TPF), which concluded its 14th Ministerial-level meeting in New Delhi on January 12, 2024.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia's Public Holidays and Joint Leaves for 2024

01/15/2024

ASEAN Briefing outlines Indonesia's public holidays for 2024. This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.

Vietnam Briefing

Indonesian President Visits Hanoi to Talk Trade and Investment

01/15/2024

The President of Indonesia was in Hanoi over the weekend meeting with high-level officials to talk trade and investment. Here’s how trade between Indonesia and Vietnam looks moving into the new year.

Middle East Briefing

China’s High-Net-Worth Individuals Flock to Dubai in Search of New Lucrative Business Opportunities

01/15/2024

China's high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) are attracted by the favorable policies and stable political and economic environment in Dubai.

India Briefing

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Inaugurated: Key Insights into India's Longest Sea Bridge

01/12/2024

The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link or Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link is India's longest sea bridge, which drastically shortens the distance between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to 20 minutes. It will also connect with the arterial Mumbai Pune Expressway.

China Briefing

New Standard Contract Guidelines Streamline Cross-Border Personal Information Transfer in the GBA

01/12/2024

New guidelines allow companies to sign standard contracts to transfer personal information between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.

ASEAN Briefing

A Guide to HR Compliance in the Philippines

01/12/2024

Expatriate workers and their employers in the Philippines must understand the process of obtaining a work visa and employment permit to legally work in the country.