News Across Asia

India Appoints Nodal Ministries to Regulate Online Gaming, E-sports Industries

India has given legitimacy to the online gaming and e-sports industries by designating the IT Ministry and the Sports Ministry as their respective nodal ministries.

Indonesia to Ban Bauxite Export from June 2023: An Explainer

Indonesia will impose a bauxite export ban starting from June 2023, in a move to shore up the domestic processing of its mineral resources.

China to Resume Passport, Visa Issuance Starting January 8, 2023

Starting from January 8, 2023, China will resume the issuance of passports for Chinese citizens, ordinary visas and residence permits for foreigners, as well as tourist visa exemption for short-term travelers.

UAE’s Strong 2022 Economic Growth Highest For 11 Years

Singapore to Revoke E-meeting Provision for Business Entities from July 1, 2023

Singapore's "alternative arrangements for meetings" that allow organizations to call, hold, or conduct meetings electronically will be removed as of July 1, 2023.

Russia's Sberbank Plan to Open Branch Office in China in 2023 

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, plans to launch a branch office in China by the end of 2023.

Belt And Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #113       

The big geopolitical news this past week has been a meeting between Xi Jinping and Russia's Deputy Security Council Chairman, we look at the issues raised.

UAE, India Discussing Mutual Rupee Trade Settlements

China to Remove Quarantine for Inbound Travelers Starting January 8, 2023

Starting from January 8, 2023, China will no longer conduct nucleic acid tests and centralized quarantine for all inbound travelers, and measures to control the number of international passenger flights will be lifted.

India-EU FTA Top Priority for Sweden During its EU Presidency

The prospects of an India-EU FTA are looking up as both regions recently concluded the third round of discussions.

China’s Central Economic Work Conference: Policymakers Set Sights on Growth in 2023

China’s economic agenda for 2023 will be more focused on economic growth than ever, a key takeaway from the CEWC.

Vietnam and Indonesia Reach Agreement on EEZ Boundaries

After 12 rounds of negotiations Vietnam and Indonesia have come to an agreement regarding their overlapping claims in the South China Sea.