News Across Asia

India to Import 140 Metric Tons of Gold from the UAE Under CEPA Concessional Rate

India has removed the jewelry manufacturer criteria and raised the gold TRQ to 140 tonnes for imports from the UAE as the CEPA remains a success a year on.

Hainan Province in China Allows Import of Urgently Needed Drugs and Medical Devices from May 1

Hainan will allow overseas medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), and drugs that are unapproved at the national level - to be used exclusively in the Medical Tourism Pilot Zone. We discuss the specific conditions that apply.

EU Trade Ties with Vietnam Heating Up Marked by Czech PM Visit After 15 Years

Trade and business between the EU and Vietnam is heating up, marked by the first visit of a Czech head of government to the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub.

Dubai Positions Itself To Attract Hong Kong Financial Services Investments

UAE To Assist Belarus To Develop Middle East Trade

India’s New Rules for Withdrawing Pension from the National Pension System

We introduce India's National Pension System (NPS), which also covers private sector subscribers. Payments to the NPS may have tax benefits.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2023 – New Publication from China Briefing

This publication, updated in April 2023, is designed to introduce the fundamentals of doing business in Hong Kong. This guide covers corporate establishment, tax and audit, HR and payroll, and cybersecurity and data protection.

Understanding Franchise Agreements in Vietnam

Franchising is an avenue many businesses have used as an entry strategy in Vietnam. Here's what firms that wish to pursue this option should know.

Singapore and India Link Real Time Retail Payment Systems

Singapore and India have launched a real time payment mechanism (UPI-PayNow) to ease cross-border payments between the two countries.

Why Tamil Nadu is on the Radar of Global Biotech Investors in India

Tamil Nadu is gaining international exposure for its biotech sector due to its ease of doing business, investor facilitation, human capital, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Navigating Shifting Geopolitics: India-Saudi Arabia Economic Ties in Focus

We discuss the latest trade and investment trends in the India-Saudi Arabia relationship amid changing geopolitics.

New Facilitated Pick-up (Duty-Free) Policy in Effect in Chinese Province of Hainan

Hainan has announced two new ways to collect offshore duty-free items starting April 1, 2023 - with associated tax benefits.