News Across Asia - Page 190

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.

Vietnam Briefing

Draft Rooftop Solar Decree Overview

01/12/2024

With the Power Development Plan 8 approved, the next step is to develop supporting legislation. With this in mind, a draft decree on rooftop solar has been disseminated. Here are the details.

India Briefing

India to Push for Social Security Agreement with the US at Trade Policy Forum Meeting

01/12/2024

India has supplied comprehensive data on its social security programs to the United States, as it seeks an agreement to prevent double insurance liability for temporary workers.

Middle East Briefing

China’s Rongsheng Petrochemical and Saudi Aramco Forge Closer Energy Ties with New MoU

01/12/2024

Discussions are ongoing between Saudi Aramco and China's Rongsheng Petrochemical regarding their mutual intent to acquire ownership stakes in each other's subsidiary entities.

Vietnam Briefing

January 14 Heralds End of Economic Needs Test for CPTPP Members

01/11/2024

For years Vietnam’s Economic Needs Test has created a barrier to entry for foreign retail firms looking to establish a presence in the Southeast Asian nation. This is set to change next week for CPTPP member states. Here are the details.

China Briefing

China Implements Five New Measures to Ease Entry for International Travelers

01/11/2024

Starting January 11, China's National Immigration Administration has begun implementing new measures to streamline visa applications and reduce border inspection in order to ease entry requirements for foreign travelers.

China Briefing

Registered Capital in China: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Businesses [2024 Update]

01/11/2024

Determining registered capital in China is an essential process for corporate establishment. Here's what foreign companies need to know.