News Across Asia

Advance Authorization Scheme in India: Changes Made to Ease Compliance Burden on Exporters

India is simplifying its advance authorization scheme to expedite the process for exporters seeking duty-free imports of input materials that are used for final export goods.

China Relaxes Rules for On-Arrival Business Visas

China has released new measures that will make it easier to obtain a business visa on arrival for urgent and short-notice travel.

China to Require Regular Compliance Audits for Personal Information Protection

New draft rules require companies to undergo regular audits to ensure compliance with the China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL).

Saudi Arabia-Central Asia Multilateral Trade, Status, and 2023/24 Prospects

Turikye’s Ecommerce Sector Grew 100% In 2022

Exploring the Philippines' Latest Economic Reforms: Unlocking Investment Potential

The Philippines has implemented key economic reforms over the last three years to improve the business climate and attract foreign investment.

Vietnam News in Brief: Weekly Roundup August 4

TikTok becomes number two e-commerce site, S&P's PMI is up slightly in July over June, and the latest developments in the Peppa Pig-Wolfoo IP dispute, in this weeks Vietnam News in Brief.

China Removes Barley Tariffs on Australia

China has lifted the anti-dumping tariffs on Australian barley, marking a significant step towards normalizing trade relations between the two nations after a three-year period of strained ties. Officials on both sides have expressed cautious optimism about the potential for resolving other trade disputes.

Indonesia-Iran Preferential Trade Agreement: Unlocking Investment Prospects

Indonesia and Iran signed a preferential trade agreement (PTA) on May 23, 2023, with the aim to increase trade and strengthen diplomatic relations.

Vietnam-Brunei Committed to Increasing Two-Way Trade

The Vietnamese PM and the Ambassador of Brunei met last month to discuss trade. With this in mind, we thought we'd take a look at how trade between these two countries is shaping up.

Updates to China’s 2023 Catalogue for Guiding Industry Restructuring

The 2023 updated catalogue reflects China's efforts to modernize its industrial system, boost core competitiveness, and meet green goals. We discuss noteworthy changes to the Catalogue for Guiding Industry Restructuring for foreign investors.

India Skill Report 2023: Findings on Talent Availability and Employability in Emerging Technologies

Recent reports on talent availability in India indicate some progress has been made in boosting employability for tech-driven sectors. Key skill gaps, however, remain. We discuss the data and top growth sectors to 2030.