News Across Asia

Investing in India’s Green Economy - New Publication Out Now

In this report, we explore preferential policies addressing India's environmental challenges and the resultant solutions-driven investment opportunities aligned with UNSDG goals, driving the growth of a green economy in the country.

Dell, HP, Foxconn, Lenovo Among 27 Beneficiaries Under India’s PLI 2.0 Scheme for IT Hardware

India has announced that 27 companies, including Dell, HP, Foxconn, and Lenovo, have been approved for PLI 2.0 Scheme incentives. Of these, 23 companies are ready to start local production.

Providing Security Services in Vietnam for Foreign Firms

Security services are a conditional business line in Vietnam. In this article, the Vietnam Briefing looks at the conditions that must be met in order to establish a security services firm in Vietnam.

Cambodia and France Engage in Double Tax Avoidance Agreement Talks

Cambodia and France have entered the first round of negotiations on a double taxation avoidance agreement to bolster trade.

Japan's Multilateral Trade with the GCC; 2023 / 2024 Status and Prospects

China’s Cybersecurity Regulator Issues Draft Measures on Incident Reporting

China's cybersecurity regulator has issued draft measures mandating companies to report network security incidents. Feedback is being solicited till January 7, 2024.

Indonesia Economy Recap for 2023

Indonesia received total investments (foreign and domestic) of approximately US$67 billion for the period between January to September 2023.

Shrimp Farming in Vietnam: Opportunities for Foreign Firms

Despite their small size, shrimp have become big business in Vietnam. In this article, we take a broad overview of the sector and where foreign investors may find the most lucrative opportunities.

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Injects New Capital Into China’s Middle East Development

Getting Regionally Prepared For The Middle East’s New Tax Regimes

Status of India’s Digital Competition Law

The government appointed CDCL panel is examining the need for an ex-ante regulatory mechanism for the Indian digital market. We discuss the implications for the prevailing antitrust regime in India.

2023 Chinese Visa Application Guidelines

From January 8, 2023, China resumed the issuance of passports for Chinese citizens, ordinary visas and residence permits for foreigners, as well as tourist visa exemption for short-term travelers.