News Across Asia - Page 24

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Advertising Rules: Why It Matters for Investors and Market Entrants

05/04/2026

Saudi Arabia's new real estate advertising rules raise entry barriers and shift the market toward licensed, transparent, and institutionalized operations, increasing upfront costs but improving deal certainty. For investors, the reforms reduce due diligence and pre-investment risk while concentrating market access through compliant intermediaries and higher-quality, verified deal flow.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Manufacturing Ecosystem and Global Supply Chain Positioning

05/04/2026

Amid a rapidly evolving global trade environment, Vietnam has emerged as a key manufacturing hub in Asia, positioning itself to move further up the global value chain and strengthen its role in regional and international supply networks.

ASEAN Briefing

Corporate Income Tax Filing in Singapore for Foreign Companies

05/01/2026

Learn when foreign companies must file corporate income tax in Singapore, key deadlines, tax rates, and how to avoid penalties and compliance risks.

India Briefing

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) and Your India Investment Strategy

05/01/2026

India has double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAAs) in place with over 90 countries, with certain tax treaties offering lower withholding tax (WHT) rates on certain types of income. This article examines how DTAAs can impact foreign firms and their India investment strategy.

India Briefing

BIS Certification in India (FMCS Scheme I): 2026 Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

05/01/2026

Learn how foreign manufacturers can obtain BIS certification under FMCS Scheme I, manage QCO compliance, avoid import disruptions, and streamline market entry into India.

China Briefing

China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors

05/01/2026

China’s nuclear fusion sector is rapidly taking shape as an emerging industrial market, with increasing investment and activity across reactor supply chains, advanced materials, and engineering systems. While commercial power generation remains a long-term goal for the 2030s–2040s, near-term business opportunities are already developing in component manufacturing, testing infrastructure, and technology partnerships.

Middle East Briefing

How to Choose the Right UAE Free Zone: Practical Guide for Foreign Investors

05/01/2026

Selecting the right UAE free zone enables cost-efficient, compliant, and flexible operations while providing foreign investors with a scalable gateway to expand across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

India Briefing

Why Indian Critical Drug Exports are Surging in 2026: The Role of FTAs

04/30/2026

India’s critical drug manufacturing enters a new growth phase in 2026. From oncology dominance to zero-duty access under new FTAs, learn how India is transitioning into a high-value global hub for specialty drugs, vaccines, & anti-infective formulations.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s Logistics Strategy Keeping Gulf Trade Moving

04/30/2026

Saudi Arabia is using crisis-driven logistics strategies to maintain trade flows and strengthen its position as a regional hub, particularly by leveraging alternative corridors beyond the Strait of Hormuz. For businesses, this shift is creating new opportunities in logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain services, while requiring more flexible and regionally integrated operational models.

China Briefing

China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant

04/30/2026

For foreign companies selling smart devices, routers, cameras, or any IoT product in China, the new voluntary cybersecurity label is not just a logo but signals whether your product meets China’s security baseline, and increasingly, whether it gets chosen at all.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand Market Entry: Foreign Business License or BOI Promotion?

04/30/2026

Choosing between a Foreign Business License and BOI promotion in Thailand affects ownership, tax, and timelines. Learn which structure fits your investment and avoid costly mistakes.

China Briefing

China-Indonesia Closer Economic Ties: Trade and Investment Opportunities

04/30/2026

In this article, we explore the strengthening economic ties between China and Indonesia, highlighting potential opportunities in bilateral trade and investment.