News Across Asia

Merger Control Regime in Indonesia: Noteworthy Changes for Foreign Investors

Indonesia's new merger and acquisition rules mandate assets or sales in Indonesia for filings and reduce document checks to three business days.

Preparing for China’s Annual CIT Filing: Guidelines for Non-Resident Enterprises

With the deadline for the 2022 annual CIT filing at the end of May, we look at the requirements for non-resident enterprises.

Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree: A Quick Guide

Foreign investors should take note of the provisions in Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP, which provides guidelines on personal data protection in Vietnam.

Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Due Diligence in China

Applying For A Five Year Multi-Entry Visa For Dubai

Chris Devonshire-Ellis Visit to China: May 15-28

Dezan Shira & Associates Chairman available for one-on-one meetings in Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing   

ASEAN, Russia Commit to Strengthening Partnership

ASEAN and Russia have committed to strengthening their diplomatic relationship at the 19th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials Meeting.

Vietnam’s Banking Sector: Opportunities and Risks for Foreign Investors

Vietnam’s banking sector is seeing increasing potential for mergers and acquisitions as domestic banks seek foreign capital to address challenges. We discuss the opportunities and risks for foreign stakeholders.

Company Legal Representatives in China – Risks and Legal Liabilities

The position of company legal representative comes with certain risks and legal liabilities. We explain what they are and how to mitigate them.

UAE Corporate Tax Changes: Can A Free Trade Zone Company Change Status To Obtain Small Business Tax Relief?

India’s Exports to UAE Reached US$31.3 Bn in FY23: One Year Anniversary of CEPA

India's exports to UAE rose to US$31.3 billion in FY 2022-23 (+11.8% YoY) due to CEPA trade deal effective May 2022, per Commerce Ministry.

India to Import 140 Metric Tons of Gold from the UAE Under CEPA Concessional Rate

India has removed the jewelry manufacturer criteria and raised the gold TRQ to 140 tonnes for imports from the UAE as the CEPA remains a success a year on.