News Across Asia - Page 17

ASEAN Briefing

Working Hours and Overtime Regulations in Vietnam: What Foreign Employers Must Know

07/02/2025

Understand Vietnam’s working hour and overtime rules to help your business stay compliant with local labor laws.

India Briefing

India’s Employment Linked Incentive Scheme Targets 35 Million Jobs Over Two Years

07/02/2025

India's Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, launched on July 1, 2025, offers incentives to first-time employees and employers. The scheme benefits shall apply to positions created between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2027.

Middle East Briefing

Dubai Launches First Time Home Buyer Program

07/02/2025

Dubai has launched a digital-first homebuyer program offering UAE residents—both nationals and expatriates—preferential terms on properties.

ASEAN Briefing

Termination and Severance in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Employers

07/01/2025

Foreign employers must follow legal grounds, notice rules, and severance pay procedures when terminating employees in Vietnam.

India Briefing

Understanding India’s DPDP Consent Management Rules for Businesses

07/01/2025

India released its Consent Management System (CMS) guidelines on June 6, 2025 via the Business Requirements Document (BRD), offering technical direction under the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

China Briefing

Rare Earth Elements: Understanding China’s Dominance in Global Supply Chains

07/01/2025

China accounts for the vast majority of the world's production and processing of rare earth elements, giving it vital leverage in trade negotiations. We explore China's leading position in the sector and discuss how companies can navigate supply chain risks.

Vietnam Briefing

Thanh Hoa Province: Opportunities in the Emerging Manufacturing Hub

07/01/2025

Backed by robust government support, abundant labor, and a rising number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, Thanh Hoa is becoming a preferred destination for investors seeking long-term, cost-efficient growth in the manufacturing and export sectors. 

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s New VAT Law: Key Compliance Guidance

07/01/2025

We examine the latest updates to Vietnam's Value-Added Tax (VAT) regime, effective on July 1, 2025. Recent clarifications outline several key adjustments and their implications under the new VAT law, including changes to compliance requirements for businesses.

Middle East Briefing

Trump's 90 Day Clock Is Up: Will GCC Become a Safe Bet for Global Investors?

07/01/2025

As Trump's 90 day tariff pause ends, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are emerging as stable, tech-forward investment hubs.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Tax and Transfer Pricing Compliance: New Regulations in VAT Law

07/01/2025

This article outlines the key developments that stakeholders should be aware of in order to navigate Vietnam's tax and transfer pricing compliance effectively in 2025.

China Briefing

Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill: What It Means and Why It Matters

06/30/2025

Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework to foster a secure, transparent, and innovative stablecoin ecosystem, positioning the SAR as a leading hub for digital asset development in Asia.

ASEAN Briefing

Transfer Pricing in Indonesia: What Will Trigger a Tax Audit in 2025

06/30/2025

Indonesia’s 2025 tax audits now target outdated transfer pricing practices, requiring timely documentation and price-setting reports.