News Across Asia - Page 16

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Plans Preferential Power Tariff Bid for Semiconductor Fabs

08/28/2025

Vietnam is preparing special and preferential power tariff policies for semiconductor manufacturers, addressing the sector’s heavy energy demands and its sensitivity to power disruptions.

ASEAN Briefing

Brunei’s Industrial Parks - Should They Be Part of Your ASEAN Strategy?

08/28/2025

Brunei’s industrial parks offer low tax, trade access, and sector support but face limits in labor and scale for investors.

India Briefing

Reverse Flipping in India: Why Startups Are Returning Home and What It Means for Businesses

08/28/2025

Explore how regulatory reforms, deepening capital markets, and growing investor participation are making reverse flipping a mainstream strategy for Indian startups.

China Briefing

China VAT Rebate Policy Updates Effective September 2025: Key Changes and Impacts

08/28/2025

China has narrowed VAT rebate eligibility in 2025 to boost fiscal revenue. Learn which industries qualify and how the changes impact businesses.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Declares Public Holiday on September 5, 2025 for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

08/28/2025

The UAE has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, creating a three-day weekend that impacts workforce planning, business operations, and consumer spending.

China Briefing

Understanding China’s AI + Manufacturing Roadmap: Implications for FIEs

08/27/2025

China’s AI + Manufacturing initiative is transforming production across sectors, enabling flexible, data-driven, and precision operations.

Vietnam Briefing

Aftermath of Typhoon Kajiki: Damage Reports and Safety Updates

08/27/2025

Typhoon Kajiki has caused significant devastation in central and northern Vietnam, prompting the government to take urgent action to support affected communities and require close monitoring from all stakeholders.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia’s 2026–2030 Plan: What Investors Need to Know

08/27/2025

Malaysia’s 2026–2030 plan channels 611bn ringgit into growth, tax reform, semiconductors, shaping key investor opportunities.

India Briefing

Indian Exporters Face 50% US Tariff Rate Effective August 27, 2025

08/27/2025

From August 27, 2025, Indian exporters will be subject to tariffs of up to 50 percent on shipments to the US. In addition, the US has withdrawn duty-free concessions on low-value imports, further increasing the compliance burden on exporters.