News Across Asia

China Amends Civil Procedure Law: Impact on Foreign Companies

A new amendment to China's Civil Procedure Law expands the jurisdiction of Chinese courts, making it easier for foreign-related cases to be heard in China. Foreign firms and new China-bound investors are advised to familiarize themselves with the fine print of the law.

12th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue: Key Developments

The 12th edition of the India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue discussed ways to unlock finance capital for sustainable projects and infrastructure funding besides further development of the GIFT City IFSC.

Vietnam Wellness Tourism: Opportunities for Foreign Investors

Vietnam's wellness tourism industry is full of opportunities for foreign investors. Here's where they are.

Laos - Russia 2023 Relations

We examine the strategic relations between Laos and Russia after the leaders of both countries met during the Far Eastern Economic Forum.

Saudi Arabia To Establish Investment Office In India

Entering China's Infant Formula Market: Regulations, Opportunities, and Challenges

China's infant formula market is expanding thanks to a growing middle class, declining breastfeeding rates, and evolving policies. In this article, we explore strategies for foreign companies to enter and thrive in this market.

Draft Revisions to India’s Merger Control Regulations Governing Combinations

India's draft Competition (Combinations) Regulations, 2023 released by the CCI, seeks to implement the amended Competition Act. It is open to the public for feedback till September 25, 2023. We discuss key provisions and proposed changes to the M&A landscape.

Cloud Services Market in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges

The rapid adoption of cloud services in recent years is aiding digital transformation in Vietnam. As demand for agility, productivity, and storage efficiency grows across all sectors, they push organizations in the country to transform their IT infrastructure, thereby opening up a broad range of opportunities for foreign firms.

U.S.-Southeast Asia Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline

We present a timeline that will track key developments affecting bilateral ties between the U.S. and Southeast Asian economies under the Biden administration.

UAE Directives On Maintaining Audited Financial Statements

Government May Reconsider Implementing India's Import Restrictions on Laptops, Tablets, and PCs from November 1

India may suspend its license and quota requirements on importing laptops, tablets, PCs, servers, and other electronic items under HSN 8741, opting instead for registration and monitoring in the current fiscal (FY24). We explain the import restriction policy—which is to come in effect Nov. 1—and track updates from the government that could delay or change its scope.

China's Proposed Measures to Ease Cross-Border Data Management for MNCs

We provide an overview of the current cross-border data transfer requirements and China's initiatives to facilitate cross-border data management for multinational corporations (MNCs).