News Across Asia - Page 23

India Briefing

Uttar Pradesh Updates Shops & Establishments Law: Check Applicability, Working Hours, and Compliance

02/11/2026

The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has overhauled its Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, expanding statewide applicability and modernizing employer compliance. The latest updates include threshold-based coverage, digital registration, revised working hours, and stronger enforcement for businesses operating in the state.

Vietnam Briefing

Driving Vietnam’s Private Sector Growth: Core Incentives Introduced by Decree 20/2026

02/10/2026

Vietnam’s Decree No. 20/2026/ND-CP outlines incentives for private-sector development, covering taxes, fees, land, and human resources.

ASEAN Briefing

How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements

02/10/2026

Foreign investors can use a PT PMA to secure ownership control capital structure and profit repatriation in Indonesia.

India Briefing

Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishments Act Amendment: Digital Compliance Reforms and Employer Implications

02/10/2026

The Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishment Act, Second Amendment, enacted on December 15, 2025, brings digital registration, online inspections, real-time updates, and simplified compliance for employers operating in the state.

China Briefing

China’s New Vehicle Data Export Guidelines: How Automakers Should Prepare

02/10/2026

China has released the 2026 Guidelines for the Security of Cross Border Transfer of Vehicle Data, offering industry-specific clarity on data export compliance requirements.

India Briefing

India's Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window till March 31

02/10/2026

India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme to March 31, 2026. Businesses in the textile sector should act quickly to secure incentives for scaling production and strengthening export competitiveness.

Middle East Briefing

Oman Unveils VAT Refund Scheme for Tourists: Expected Impact on Retail and Tourism

02/10/2026

Oman announced a new VAT refund scheme for tourists aiming to strengthen its retail and tourism competitiveness by aligning with regional (GCC) and global best practices.

ASEAN Briefing

Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Workforce Availability and Wage Levels in Indonesia

02/09/2026

Investors use business intelligence to assess workforce supply, wage levels, and hiring risks before selecting locations in Indonesia.

Vietnam Briefing

Resolution 79: What Vietnam’s SOE Strategy Means for Private Businesses

02/09/2026

Vietnam’s Resolution 79 positions state-owned enterprises as strategic anchors, reshaping opportunities for private-sector growth.

India Briefing

India Unveils Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 Ahead of April 1 Rollout

02/09/2026

India’s tax administration has released the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026. The proposal streamlines the compliance framework, reducing it to 333 rules and 190 statutory forms. Public consultation remains open until February 22, 2026.

India Briefing

India Pitches Semiconductors, Clean Energy to Malaysian Capital During Modi Visit

02/09/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, signals India's push to attract Malaysian capital into semiconductors, clean energy, digital payments, and advanced manufacturing.

India Briefing

One Central Registration: India's Answer to Labor Compliance Complexity

02/09/2026

India’s one central registration under the new labor codes streamlines employer registrations, licenses, and returns, while preserving statutory worker protections.