News Across Asia

India Extends PAN-Aadhaar Linking Deadline from March 31 to June 30, 2023

Failure to link PAN and Aadhaar by June 30, 2023 will render PAN inoperative, limiting taxpayers from important financial activities such as filing tax returns, using banking services, and conducting stock market transactions.

An Overview of Indonesia's Free Trade Agreements

Indonesia has signed a number of free trade agreements as an independent market as well as through its membership in ASEAN. These trade agreements provide businesses with improved market access for goods and services and investment opportunities.

Tamil Nadu’s New Logistics Policy Aligns with India’s Infrastructure Masterplan

Tamil Nadu recently launched its highly focused Logistics Policy and Integrated Logistics Plan (TNILP) 2023, with clear incentives for participating stakeholders.

Essential Personal Finance Compliance Checklist for India as March 31 Deadline Approaches

We note key tasks on the personal finance checklist for individuals in India as the country's financial year ends March 31, 2023.

How Supporting Industries Can Benefit from Adding Vietnam to Their China+1 Strategy

China plus-one strategies that include Vietnam don't have to be limited to larger multinationals. Small and medium enterprises in supporting industries can benefit too.

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SEBI Extends Deadline Until September 30 to Add Nominee to Demat Account

Nominee addition to Demat account is essential to prevent account freezing, and allow investors to trade in Indian stock market.

Iran Developing As A Regional Freight Rail Hub

Can Vietnam Replace China? No, But it was Never Supposed to Either

An opinion piece pubished by Bloomberg titled ‘Trying to Replace China’s Supply Chains? Don’t Bother?’ was flawed on a number of levels, writes Dezan Shira and Associates, Head of Business Intelligence, Pritesh Samuel.

Saudi Arabia To Allow Foreign Property Ownership

Why The UAE Joined The BRICS New Development Bank

Vietnam to Ease Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Industry

Vietnam is seeking to ease visa requirements for foreign visitors. Among the changes being discussed is increasing the duration of e-visas to 45 days.