News Across Asia

How to Hire in Saudi Arabia Legally: A Step-by-Step Guide

From Qiwa contracts to Saudization quotas, here’s what companies need to follow to hire legally in Saudi Arabia. A detailed guide based on updated amendments in Labor Laws in 2025.

Why Governance Drives FDI, FX & Market Performance

Asian Markets Surge as Investors Move Funds from US Equities

Asian markets are experiencing an influx of foreign investors. Find out how current foreign exchange data and market earnings are influencing the move.

US–China Trade Cheer Spurs SGD and Broader ASEAN Markets

US-China trade hopes are lifting the Singapore dollar and ASEAN markets, but don’t confuse momentum with permanence. Here’s what you should know.

US Tariffs on Vietnamese Exports: Analyzing the Executive Order of July 2025

Vietnam maintains favorable tariff rates under the latest US executive order signed on July 31, 2025. Explore implications for exporters, transshipment rules, and how the 20 percent duty compares with regional competitors.

Indonesia’s Construction Market: Growth Drivers and 2030 Forecast

Explore Indonesia’s construction market outlook through 2030 with key growth drivers, investment trends, and strategies for foreign investors.

Asia Transfer Pricing Brief: Q2 2025

In our Asia Transfer Pricing Brief for Q2 2025, we present the latest updates and new guidelines on transfer pricing in Hong Kong and Asia.

GST Compliance for SaaS and Cloud Computing in India: Rates, Registration & Cross-Border Rules

Learn how India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to SaaS and cloud computing, covering tax rates, SAC codes, place of supply, compliance rules, and cross-border obligations.

UAE’s Virtual Work Visa: Working Remotely from the UAE

The UAE’s Virtual Work Visa allows foreign professionals to live in the country while working remotely for overseas employers.

Leverage Incentives in Da Nang for High-Tech Investments

Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-tech investment in Vietnam, offering generous incentives, infrastructure upgrades, and talent support for semiconductor, AI, and innovation-driven sectors under Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15.

India Backs 23 Chip Design Projects to Boost Semiconductor Supply Chain

India has approved 23 chip design projects under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, part of the INR 760 billion (US$8.67 billion) Semicon India Programme, to strengthen its domestic semiconductor ecosystem.

China Launches First-Ever National Childcare Subsidy: What You Must Know

The newly implemented childcare subsidy in China marks a historic step in national birth support policy, with important implications for foreign companies targeting Chinese families. This analysis covers the policy framework, demographic impacts, and sector-specific opportunities.