News Across Asia

Top 7 FDI Destinations in Vietnam in 2022 and Why

These seven provinces led the pack in regards to foreign direct investment in 2022. Here’s why.

India’s Tax Compliance Calendar for Businesses for January-March 2023

As India prepares to enter last quarter of FY 2023, we list the due dates and key forms for tax compliances for January-March 2023 period.

UPDATE: Finalized China Data Protection Measures for Industrial and Telecom Companies Released

China's MIIT released the final version of the Measures for Data Security Management in the Field of Industry and Information Technology after two rounds of public comments. The document will come into force on January 1, 2023.

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.